Punta Cana Prelude

I write this on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. I'm listening to Christmas music and systematically loading music on my new iPod, enjoying the late fall sunshine lighting the dining room. In a few minutes, we'll head out into unseasonably warm 51-degree weather to run holiday errands. This time next month, we'll be preparing for our trip to Laura and Harry's wedding in Punta Cana . This will be our first stay at an all-inclusive resort, Dreams Palm Beach.