Monthly Archives: December 2011
The end is near!
Remember those cartoons where some long hair hippie would be carrying a sign that read: The end is near.
Well now it is…. the end of 2011 that is. And the end of this holiday season.
I work in “The City” - in San Francisco and I expect that soon the Christmas decorations will start coming down. For most places it’ll be as early as this weekend. So for the next two days I will walk through the city really appreciating all the wonderful lights before they are gone. I’ll miss all the fancies. The wreaths and trees that smelled so fresh and good a few short weeks ago. The bright lights and shinny blubs that sparkle so merry. The special holiday touches that seem to grace every shop window and office lobby. Yes, I’ll miss the fancies.
But before they go, before the work ladders go up and the lights come down, before we return to ‘normal’ – I’ll be grateful. I’ll be grateful that every year we break out the fancies to create the merry and bright. I’ll be grateful that for a few dear if perhaps short weeks each year we embrace the Spirit of Christmas. I’ll be grateful, that as a country we celebrate giving and receiving. (BTW, I’m Not talking about the buying of gifts.) I’m talking about the giving and receiving of love. That’s the true Spirit of Christmas.
I won’t be sad it’s over, I’ll be grateful that every year, it comes again. And so, as we approach the new year of 2012;
May your days always be merry and bright and may your whole year be filled with light.
Happy New Year – celebrate, celebrate, dance to the music.
Enjoy always, T
Looking back, moving forward.
The holidays are a great time to celebrate all the love and support we have in our lives, not just now, but all year long. Personally, I think we’re fortunate to have this special holiday time where we actually look back at the old year and forward to the new and celebrate all the good in our lives and the world. I’ve received a lot of love and support this past year and had more than a few magical moments along the way. I am blessed.
Life is a grand cause for celebration. Holidays just naturally create an atmosphere for creative connections.
I think it is human nature to celebrate our holidays with good times, and that usually means a party, which can be anything from an over-the-top elaborate dinner to just meeting for coffee to chit-chat. Think of all the movies that have been made about romantic connections durning the holidays.
When you look back over 2011, what stands out for you? Any highs to celebrate or lows that you conqured, which is also cause to celebrate. Here are just a few of mine.
I got my first book, Return In Time, published. That has been a grand experience.
I went to Scotland for two weeks on vacation. That was a long time goal and I can check that off my bucket list.
My children are happy, healthy and well. I am so pleased that my daughter and son were able to take a trip to South America.
I belive that when we keep our eyes and our hearts open, life sends us the most delicious adventures. And sometimes, if we’re lucky and the stars are aligned, we meet that certain someone who makes our toes to curl.
Aren’t we lucky that life gives us so many reasons to celebrate! It’s time to look forward but it’s also a good time to look back. Tell me some of your highlights from 2011. I hope it’s been grand and that you….
Enjoy always, T
What if you Knew?
Remember when you learned your ABCs and 123s? And now you know how to read and spell and balance your checkbook (okay, some of us are still having problems with that one).
Remember when you learned about history and politics? And now you know how the world works, and sometime even understand!
Remember when you learned how to drive a car, and the open road became your friend? And now you know about stop signs and speed limits and how to follow the traffic laws – or not.
Remember when you learned about Love, and a time when you felt loved, really loved (from mom, dad, sister, brother, friend, lover, or whatever, you name it)? And now you know you are loveable.
But maybe sometimes we forget. Or life seems to suck that feeling right out of us. But I’m here to remind you – you are loved. There is always a higher power that walks beside you and loves you. So….in case you forgot in all the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season….let me remind you – you are loved.
What if you knew?
Enjoy always, T
Ho Ho Ho, Happy Holidays.
Ho, Ho, Ho, Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas season.
On Sunday I was finally able to put up some Christmas decorations. It took me four hours. Maybe I work slow.
I put up some lights, a few knick-knacks and at least nine nativity sets. I have purchased some of the nativity sets and some have been given to me. Regardless, I have more than enough and am putting an official cap on the collection, unless someone gives me another that I just can’t refuse. But other than that, no more.
I also have a collection of Santas. I didn’t set them all out. I don’t have enough table space for them all. Same goes for the collection of Christmas houses that I have. I don’t really have that many, they just take up a lot of space, too much space. I once knew a woman whose collection of Christmas villages took up her whole house at Christmas time. Every flat space of every room was covered with them and they often set up new tables to handle the additional load. She started setting them up before Thanksgiving. It looked great, like a magical wonderland instead of someone’s home, but I want my house to still look like my house even though we’re celebrating the holidays.
I have my Christmas stockings hung by the chimney with care, having rearranged them at least three times to get the look I wanted, and I’ve set out my Christmas candles.
I have NOT written any Christmas cards. And I don’t expect I will. To all my friends and family, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. May you have a grand New Year. (There, consider that done!!)
I still don’t have a tree. I’m waiting for my kids to come home and help with that task.
However, I have set out the three foot tall pre-decorated pink flamingo tree. That’s been up since Thanksgiving. All I had to do was pull it out of storage and set it near my fireplace. That’s in place, but I won’t be putting any presents under it. That reminds me, I need to set up the two foot tall pink flamingo neon light! What was I thinking? It’s not a holiday in my house without plenty of pink flamingos.
Oh, and Christmas shopping? I haven’t even begun. Hey kids, what gift card would you like this year? Keep it simple, right! I think that will be my New Year’s resolution and I’m starting early.
Keep smiling and Enjoy always, T
