There was so much wonder, joy and excitement during Christmas when I was growing up, that it has lingered in my heart all these years later.

I know it is not the same for everyone and I'm sorry about that.

It does make you extra aware of those that may not have all that they need, even if it is just a deficit of attention and makes you determined to add a smile or two for them for the holidays. It warms my heart to do or see it so much, that I feel selfish, like I got more out of it than the recipient does.

The nutcracker ornies remind me that I don't think I have seen the painted Christma buckets this year. Did you post them in a post I missed ?

I DO wish good news made for big sales. It is true there is still SO much good going on, but you can't tell that so much from what you hear and read. The news now is so full of negativity, I barely watch it anymore. Negative things should NOT be the focus of our lives or our society. I guess down troddened people are easier to manipulate and fool.

Merry Christmas ! It is Vaca Wednesday over here and the first day of my week off for Christmas. Just had a grocery delivery, Christmas music is playing all over the house (tell Lexa to play Christmas music by the Boston Pops !).....and I'm about to .... do something.....LOL.... I don't know what is next, but something is.