Another Saturday almost over. Besides the usual weekend chores, I spent some time online. Donations were made to organizations that I support regularly and have added to my will. It is the beginning of the holiday season, so this activity to support others fits the tone of the holidays. I generally start the season on this first weekend in December. Today I ordered a gift online only because it isn't carried in any store in this little town. I put out some of the Christmas linens to make the place begin to look celebratory. I plan to do further decorating and some baking tomorrow, while finishing the weekly job tasks.
I haven't thought much about Christmas yet this year. The annual letter and cards are behind schedule, but I'm blaming that on the unknown of the postal strike. Technically, this should improve but there is a backlog of online shopping parcels and mail that can slow processing of new mail. So -- I've decided that the annual greetings will be New Year greetings or celebrate Julian Christmas in the beginning of January. I've been busy with research work for the past couple of weeks, so again, haven't had time to wander through store displays and begin to get a feel of the holidays. That should occur in the coming week or so, depending on the weather. I feel like getting into the spirit would be a good thing right now.
Lyrics that fit my thoughts today come from a Broadway musical. The tempo and melody bring upbeat and happy tones to the lyrics that note the need for something brighter. The singer has an easy voice that carries the song well. Enjoy!
We Need a Little Christmas -- Johnny Mathis
No comments:
Post a Comment