I am happy to tell our loyal readers here that on Christmas morning I asked my girlfriend Beth to marry me…
…and she said yes.
I have lots more to say… but I also have an apartment that is in serious need of cleaning after a long battle with wrapping paper and scotch tape… so I will tell you all more later.
UPDATE: …and for those who have been asking about the ring:

Matt Margolis is co-author (with Mark Noonan) of Caucus of Corruption: The Truth About The New Democratic Majority. He also blogs at Blogs For Victory. Follow Matt on Twitter.
Congratulations and good luck to you both!
Mazel tov!
Congratulations
Congratulations and best of luck to you both!