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December 25, 2010

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Merry Christmas to my friends and faithful followers.  May your day be full of joy and laughter.

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Christmas Eve brought a lovely blanket of snow to dress up the outdoors for the holiday.

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This kind of snowfall adds such elegance to the landscape and allows us to see again, differently, what we take for granted at other times.

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We pause, and maybe even stop for a moment, to admire the beauty before we rush on to our busy life.

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The bright white of the snow makes other color even more spectacular.

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Berries that went unnoticed yesterday are popping out beneath the brilliant green to wish us a Holly, jolly Christmas.

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So, if you “escaped” to a warmer climate for the holidays, just remember, a white Christmas has it’s own magic.

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Some of you may be a little behind in the preparations, like I am.  My advice is not to worry.  Just take some time to enjoy the day.

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Take a walk like I did early this morning and let the beauty of the day surround you.

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The hustle and the bustle is all part of the day, and someone does have to cook.  But sneak a little time out for something unexpected that is just for fun.

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Enjoy where you are and who you’re with.

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I hope there is something special under the tree with your name on it.

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Whatever you unwrap today, may it bring a smile of gratitude to your face and love in your heart for the giver of the gift.

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Reflect on the memories.  I will be thinking of family and friends who are not with me today. 

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So get the Scrooge out and the Ho, ho, ho in.

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May Santa find you where ever you are.

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May your day be filled to the brim with only good times.

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And may your Christmas Day be “just right.”

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Don’t over do it at the buffet table.

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Rest in between festivities.

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Create some new memories.

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Come back soon to see what is in store for the NEW YEAR.

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