The Four Tops
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Puzzle Notes
Greetings Friends,
Hello from frigid New York City!
Well, and just like that -- most of my holiday plans have been cancelled due to growing concerns about the omicron variant. All of the sudden, I have a lot of time on my hands during the coming week -- and that's fine with me.
I plan to read, sleep, cook, eat and be grateful for having a comfortable home to do all those things. I'm thankful for the YouTube videos I will binge on; bring on the "Christmas Oratorio," bathtub caulking tutorials and viola concerti! I look forward to long walks through Riverside Park, and into parts of town that I've not explored before. It's all good.
As 2021 comes to a close, I'm deeply thankful for gainful employment and the chance to connect with people who share a love for words. Cheers to you, our Crossword Nation subscribers, who allow me to tiptoe into your mailboxes every Monday night, with puzzle in hand.
Our latest crossword (lightly holiday-ish) is inspired by a venue. Welcome to Week 551 of Crossword Nation. We invite you to solve "The Four Tops" as your diversion of the week.
Thank you for solving, for subscribing and for making things merry and bright for me throughout the year.
Until next time, I remain . . .
Cruciverbally yours,
Liz
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Happy solving and be well!
Liz Gorski