Dear American and Swedish friends, It is hard to believe that it is time for our annual holiday letter again. As I sit here at my computer on this chill night snuggled in my warmest beach hoodie and sipping a hot mulled piña colada, I’d like to assure you that all those rumors about San Diego’s terrific climate are totally unfounded. Indeed, if I had to sum up the year, I would have to say it has been one of terrible extremes of weather. Already winter has struck here with savage force. Several weeks ago, the temperature plummeted to a newsmaking 58 degrees, forcing us to figure out how to turn on the pilot light on our heating unit for the first time.