Thanks for the kind words, all. Adbvike, I remember you also were in an uncomfortable situation regarding holiday company. There is a difficult spot between wanting to be kind and welcoming to others and knowing the limitations of what we can bear without being pushed to the precipice.
SheKnits, I joined after September so don't know your specific situation, but you certainly have my empathy. And I sure know what you and OceanLady mean about the smell. The last time I smelled wine was on Christmas Eve. It made me want to hurl, too.
Elseware is seriously wonderful. Actually, we all are. We just need to remind each other of that.
(As for the other stuff, well ... ol' Sister Mary Venecia of the Order of the Perpetual Dry Spell cannot offer much but ... you know. Hope things are OK and get better for folks.)