Twas the night before Christmas....2005

The sun is shining and the house is bustling with activity.  Taking out the trash, feeding the dogs, getting dressed for the day, and so on and so on.  Even managed to have a cup of coffee and a piece of toast.  But it doesn't feel like Christmas.  Where's the magic?  Has it left me? Did I ever really have it?

I'm tired of the rush to buy gifts and trying to please everyone.  Wish we could simply enjoy some peace and quiet. If I see one more greedy kid screaming about toys I think I'll start screaming myself.
How did we get to this point? There's no goodwill toward men - there's no caring about those less fortunate.  It's all about the toys, whether it's kids or adults - it's all about how much loot we can get for ourselves.  God must be getting pretty pissed off with all of us by now.

But for the moment - there is calm around me - the big dogs are out in the yard enjoying the sunshine and the little dog is runnig around in a dress - yes a dress. hahahahah not my idea.  

Soon we'll be off to the grocery store - where there are sure to be crowds and long lines.  I should have shopped earlier this week, but I guess I too busy working.  

Winter Solstice - the shortest day of the year - our pagan roots are never far from us even though we transferred to Christianity long ago and Christ would have been born in March not December.  So even from the start it was hype to win over the pagans who would never give up their winter solstice celebration.  

So here we are in 2005 - at war, not peace.  Ringing up debt to out do the neighbors in spending for the holidays.  I'm low on cheer.  
My wishes are peace among all people, and to treat everyone with kindness and respect.  

Posted: December 24, 2005