Holiday wishes XVIII:
Kelly Meyers: Nothing but aces for a world-class physical therapist.
Willie Mack III: A Michigan Open championship.
Bruce Gunther: My lifelong friendship.
Danny O'Brien: An SEC title.
Joey Battaino: A broadcast booth in the Ontario Hockey League.
Greg Pattinson: A top 10 in the City Amateur.
Andrea Talley: A bikini and an ice-cold cooler full of Mic Ultra on Daytona Beach.
Bob Bryant: A hockey team to follow.
Ashley Swanson: An injury-free season.
Bob Buckel: Another trip to Ford Field.
Paul Lawrence: Hot pink shorts to match his new shirt.
Shasta Averyhardt: Lots of sponsor's exemptions.
Frank Hoedl: 18 holes with Hogan, Snead and Jones.
Tim Thomas: Another Conn Smythe.
Tom Gores: The Lawrence O'Brien Trophy.
Deann Webb: A dozen acts of kindness in return for the one she showed yours truly.
Dan Nilsen: Another 90-foot birdie putt at Warwick Hills.
Mark Ingram: 1,000-plus yards in 2012.
Lawrence Frank: A playoff berth.
Justin Verlander: 30 wins.
Nick Lidstrom: One more trip around Joe Louis Arena with Lord Stanley's Cup over his head.
Makayla Cavanaugh: A .500 batting average.
Julie Guckian: A state championship.
Debie Lawrence: Another forty years of daily laughter.
Brian Gibbs: A clean bill.
Robb King: A donation made in his name to The Human Fund.
Jimmy Howard: The Vezina Trophy.
Brandon Knight: Rookie of the Year.
Michael Coriasso: A Friday afternoon match at Oakland Hills.
Paul Riley: Dad of the Year.
Barkey McLicker: Another dozen years.
Jose Ortiz: A spot behind the bench in Toledo.
Robert Tadazak: Four stars on each shoulder.
Bob Root: A victory at the Breslin Center.
Pablo Zaragaza: Flint-area Restaurateur of the Year.
John McElrath: A bitter cold winter and blisteringly hot summer.
Justin Diggan: Michigan 50, Michigan State 0.
Mike Lawrence: Another "bags" championship with his favorite brother-in-law.
Paul McCartney: A return trip to Comerica Park.
Meagan Bauer: The Michigan Women's Amateur Championship.
A.J. White: 30 goals.
Pat Gooch: A halo.
Paul Janczewski: Lots of frequent flier miles to and from Atlanta.
Duncan Beagle: The Greater Flint Area Sports Hall of Fame Special Service Award.
Mark Dyball: A golden scalpel.