Day 2 - 343 -- Thinking about Christmas

Today involved some Christmas preparations as I wrapped gifts and got a small box together to mail. The mailing deadline is set as tomorrow, so things for my mother will be out at that point. Cards have another week if within Canada, so those headed to the US will need to be done over the weekend to be in the mail Monday. A group letter of sorts has been written and will be ready to add to the cards. The tree will be put up over the weekend. The furry one gets rather excited by it, so I want to be home for a couple days when it goes up to ensure the tree doesn't 'faint' while I'm at work. <smirk>

I often say that the academic term or Christmas should be moved to ensure everyone has a moment to focus on each of these occurrences. Obviously, this won't happen but finding a way to manage both would be ideal. Tomorrow will be a day of meetings but it will end with an office celebration. I look forward to that. It helps me get my head in the game -- Christmas, that is, and out of the grading and course prep cycle. <smile> 

The song that came to mind today has been covered by many wonderful singers. My favourite is still this recognizable voice. The lyrics tell us that we need to stop rushing about and pay attention to what is all around us. Enjoy! 

Pretty Paper -- Willie Nelson