It’s beginning to look a lot like ( wait for it) ——————–Christmas. There I said it, are you happy now. For the record, I am more the ending of ” The Grinch That Stole Christmas” than the beginning.
Probably like most folks who are gluttons for Christmas punishment, we have always had two trees. The smaller tree is loving referred to as the “Charlie Brown” tree. These two tree’s for years have been a long standing tradition. I too have a long standing tradition. As dusk is setting in yours truly can be found sitting on the sofa in our living room with an adult beverage trying to solve the world’s problems. After about a minute of problem solving I resort to less stressful things.
For many years I would attempt to escape my wife’s question and answer period regarding equality of Christmas presents, did we purchase the right gift for the right person, do we have Scotch tape ( only the transparent kind), guys have you got my back on this? ( wow!! did I just throw the men under the bus?). I may be the oldest Elf on the self, because I quickly learned how to disappear to the living room. But, But, But, what to my wondering eyes would appear, not eight tiny reindeer, my wife asking, ” what are you doing”? The only thing I could come up with, ” I am counting the lights on the Christmas tree.”. Now when I suddenly disappear, rather than seek me out she will say, “counting Christmas lights”? Even though it has become a figure of speech over the years there is validity to each light I count. Light one– could be a loved one, light two– family, light three– blessings, and on and on. Grab some eggnog and try it. Amazing how many lights have meaning.
In a few days it will be the ” Big Guys” birthday. Let us all remember ” the reason for the season”. Peace on earth, good will to all.
Merry Christmas. Be safe.
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