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Looking ahead. And liking the future again.November 24, 2008, 04:18:20 AM
Christmas is but a month away.  Of course, money is short, and new surprise expenses seem to pop out of the woodwork to compound things.  So why am I not concerned, and upset at this?

I guess I'm used to living frugally.  I know that I'll have the $10 to pay for the Christmas tree that Sophia and I will soon march off into the woods at a tree farm to cut by ourselves - a tradition for us.  

And I know the bills are paid, and we'll be eating.

Even if the items under the tree aren't plentiful this year, we surely will have a peaceful and quiet holiday, devoid of drama and nonsense.

Last year, I themed the tree as "the great depression".......... candy canes, glitter covered pine cones, bows and ribbons.  And a 1930's toy tin train that I had found at an auction running under the tree.

I guess my theme was a year ahead of schedule, eh?

Just the same, I anticipate the holidays this year as much or more than in years past.  I look forward to the "old fashioned" type of celebrating family, people, peace and contentment.  Safety.  Security.  And a few very well thought out gifts.

And no drama. toothy10

There is nothing quite like the experience of a child excitedly waking you up way to early, to tune you in to the fact that "Santa came last night!!!", nevermind that it is 5:00 AM and you would be extremely miffed at being woke at such an infenal hour the other 364 days of the year.  On this day, it's such a good feeling to bask in the joys of childhood.  Even if it's from the creaking, graying adult side of things.  It's still a childhood thing that comes back to us in the presence of little ones.

Al


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