Thursday, December 16, 2010

Make and Take

“Make and Take” was great fun with many completed Christmas gifts. All that is needed is the wrapping. You know, it’s very easy to be so busy with family plans, cooking, and gift planning that the little things of this season are missed. Dee and I turned off the TV last night and replaced it with the Christmas CD’s of Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Elvis Presley, and Harry Connick, Jr. And suddenly the Christmas cards and notes were easier to write, the menu for Christmas dinner started to gel, and sleep seemed more restful. This season is full of sensory overload so it’s imperative that each of us reclaim time for what is important to us. Maybe it’s to reflect on Christmas’ past and rekindle their memories and traditions. Why have we stopped making Oyster Stew on Christmas Eve and what happened to our card games with our cousins? Maybe it’s time to wander to the piano and play Christmas hymns and songs with fingers that haven’t touched the piano keyboard in years. A Christmas Eve church service really doesn’t sound so implausible. The dishes can wait. Poor Penny, my Airedale, is patiently waiting for the walk that hasn’t happened since before Thanksgiving. Cold fresh air with hats, gloves, and boots actually sounds nice. So everyone, dig down deep and find what brings Joy to you in this Christmas season. And make it a priority.


Marcia and Dee










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