For a post-Christmas blog, I am taking a “page” out of Mitch’s playbook and offering a heart lifting story I recently came across. Apparently, a first grader from California has achieved every young girl's dream; having permission to own her very own pet unicorn., The little girl, identified only as Madeline, wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control on Nov. 14 asking for permission to "have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one." She received approval a couple of weeks later.

In the approval letter, the Las Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control conditioned approval on the following:

1. The unicorn must be cared for in compliance with all animal caretaking regulations set forth in Los Angeles County Code Title 10.

2. The unicorn is given regular access to sunlight, moonbeams, and rainbows.

4. The unicorn's horn must be maintained to be in good health. This requires polishing at least once a month with a soft cloth."

5. Any sparkles or glitter used on the unicorn must be nontoxic and biodegradable to ensure the unicorn's good health.

I truly hope that Madeline finds her unicorn. I will follow the story to find out.

Happy holidays Gotham!!!