The sun shone again in the morning but grey overcast sky arrived for the afternoon. This seems to be the pattern over the past week. Temperatures rose above freezing, so when I walked out for milk, the sound of running water in eaves filled the air. The tasks accomplished today involved very different moods, much like the extremes in the sky today. Household chores were started, with some left to finish tomorrow. I wrote a number of notes for e-mail, searched information for a couple of projects and tried to watch some Christmas movies -- but the latter did not work well; the topics were just not my taste in humour. So -- a day of oscillating moods.
Christmas can be a challenging time of year for many people. I am struggling to get into the spirit myself this year. There is time to do some traditional and newer activities, so hope is not lost <smile>. The celebratory gatherings last week seemed to help a bit. Another lunch happens next week. I plan to do some shopping over the next few days along with some baking and further tree adornment. Christmas greetings to friends and family far away will be written -- electronically for most and on paper for those not online. The mailed greetings will have to be for Christmas on the Julian calendar since they will arrive closer to New Years.
Two songs came to mind -- each with a bit of that blue Christmas feeling. The first had a line that made me smile -- 'if not by Christmas, by New Years Eve' -- sort of like my holiday preparations. <smile>. The other has a similar title and sentiment. Each has been covered by many artists. I chose versions by groups rather than individuals, showing a different take on the music arrangement and song delivery. Enjoy!
Please Come Home for Christmas -- The Eagles
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) -- U2
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