LESTER HOLT HAS THE WEEKEND OFF

I sometimes think of this NBC news man as the hardest working brother in broadcast. He anchors on weekends both in the morning and in the evening. He fills in for Brian Williams on weeknights. He covers disasters. He covers Olympics. He does features such as on his mother's Jamaican roots. He plays lots of instruments and loves jazz and sometimes jams with guests on The Today Show. He loves flying. He loves gadgets. He seems to be rather lousy as a cook during those segments on Today, but he also seems to have a gourmand's appreciation of food.

My 82-year-old mother is in love with him. He actually sent her an autographed photo, which, of course, she shared with her church and beauty parlor circles.

Have a good break, Lester!