The heat is turned down and the refrigerator is just about empty. That’s how simple it was to leave the cottage-by-the-sea yesterday for the two plus weeks that I’ll be home for the holidays. Today we set up the tree and brought down the Christmas boxes from the attic. I got the ornaments ready for the grandchildren to hang on the tree when they arrive next week. All the preparations felt easy, which I think is the way it should be if we pay attention to the spirit of Christmas. Will it matter if every ornament doesn’t get displayed? Who will know or care? The Grinch? Rudolph?
Of all the decorations, my Christmas mugs are my favorites. Some I received as presents when I was teaching. But my very ‘bestest’ are the Coca Cola mugs that say ‘Santa Clause’. Now how simple is that for offering me holiday joy?
Of all the decorations, my Christmas mugs are my favorites. Some I received as presents when I was teaching. But my very ‘bestest’ are the Coca Cola mugs that say ‘Santa Clause’. Now how simple is that for offering me holiday joy?