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Dec 16, 2008

Christmas is Coming, the Goose is Getting Fat; Now if Only I had a Haypenny

I wish that I had a good excuse for not getting back to the world at a sooner date than this. However, I don't have one. I could make a couple up I guess.

For instance, the room my computer is in is a shambles right now. This makes it very unappealing to sit and concentrate on posting a blog. I could say that work has been somewhat hectic and I have generally just been tired when I get home at night. I could say that I have been busy putting up holiday decorations (but this would be not only an excuse, but an all out lie). So in the end, I simply have been finding other things to do rather than post. I don't like that. I feel almost obligated at times, and the obligation gives me some amount of purpose when I might not otherwise have any.

So I want to talk about the holidays. After all, it is the holiday season. One of the things I am not good at is decorating (ad even worse at taking decorations down). Most times, it goes about as far as a tree and some lights. Last year I went as far as hanging up some lights outside the house. This year, though, I am going back to tree only (one of the reasons for this is money is a little tight and getting new lights for outside and then the added cost of PG&E is a bit daunting). But the tree is important.

We don't skimp on the tree either. Always the Noble Fir. A good looking, and wonderful smelling tree. And we get big ones too. Well, big for our little home and the space we put it in. We got our tree on Saturday. Sadly, it has sat decorationless since then. Fortunately we have tonight set aside for decorating. So a little straightening of the living room, a little tree decorating and some present wrapping and things are going to be in good order. The house wreaks of pine (or technically fir) and that is one of my favorite things at the holidays. Wife loves egg nogg, which I also am fond of, so we also keep plenty of that in stock.

Now, while I love getting gifts (I know, that sounds selfish, but its true; and Wife and I have a horrible habit of spoiling each other), I also love to give. I thank my parents for instilling such a trait. I don't have a lot this year I can give to others, besides those closest to me. So my solution?

On Christmas Morning I will be at work at 0545. I usually have a strict no work on Christmas policy. However, this year I will be going in to work until noon so someone else can spend time with his or her family that morning. I don't think its much, but is a nice gesture that will hopefully be appreciated.

In the end, its my favorite time of the year. People are generally in a good mood, the rainy season here is starting (another part of the season I love) and it gives me a good excuse to listen to Christmas albums.

Its a little early, but Happy Holidays to my friends and loved ones.

3 comments:

  1. How I wish we could have more of your weather here at Christmas... yesterday and today have been cloudy, rainy and cold and I'm in heaven! Too bad it won't last long!

    Did you already take care of partner presents for the kids? I sent Ben's home with mom and dad. I'll ask them to have him wait to open it until you and Delia are all there, too.

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  2. I remember with fondness all the real trees we had and the wonderful smell of fir. Until Christy had an asthma attack while helping me put the tree up. I know she and I both miss real trees, so you both are very lucky. We've had a lot of very cold weather with rain. They even say we might get snow tonight. I don't believe it but I can always hope.
    And there is nothing like giving of yourself to others that makes the holiday season complete.
    We love you both so much. Love ya Mom

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  3. I agree with you on the Noble Firs -- they are the best. Thanks for the much awaited post and happy holidays to you both! Please give your mom & dad and Ben hugs for us when you are there, too.

    Love, Janine

    Question: did you get a felt ornament too? Let's see!

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