Have a Fantastic new year -

Last week I saw "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald". It was a great sequel to the previous film.

I was also able to see "Wreck it Ralph: Ralph Breaks the Internet" - another wonderful film to add to your watch list this year.

As the Christmas season comes upon us please remember that those in the stores you're visiting. Those behind the check out counters who are working long hours away from their families.

They are there to help you - please remember that often that means dealing with people who aren't always nice or kind. They are only doing their job, sometimes that means they don't have the answer you want. They will try their best but remember - only human.



This year I plan on staying in and having some time to relax away from anything that resembles a textbook.

What are some of your holiday traditions?

Christmas After

Since my last post (which was all about the holiday blues) things have gone up.

Christmas day was a wonderful event. Church in the morning, stockings and gifts in the afternoon.

It was more fun to talk with people I haven't seen in years than it was to go home for presants. Such wonderful people that make life entertaining. It was a wonderful day to get away from the house and out into the world. 

Working on puzzles all day long and enjoying the simple company of others while listening to Christmas music or a Christmas movie.

My break only lasted the weekend, though every second wasa worth the time.

I am grateful for this season to share with others. I am grateful that I have a job with which I can work from home in case of emergency for others and because it's an easy commute. I am grateful for the friends around me - and those who don't live anywhere near me.

'Tis the season to be grateful - no matter what holiday you are celebrating.

Season Greetings!

Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays!

I'll see you all next year.

Christmas Season

With this new season upon us its easy to fall into habits of helpfulness and charity.

There are many different places you can go to around your own home town, or city, to give service. There are plenty of different ways to give service as well.

Check your local newspapers, or local websites, for more information.


Giving service can be more than just going out and working at a foodbank, or volunteering time. It can be driving a friend, taking a meal to someone in need, or hosting.

When given freely and without the intent of gain in return, service becomes something more meaningful. It becomes a gift to not only us, but those we serve as well. It becomes part of a cycle of giving and giving.

With this Christmas Season giving is essential. It is engrained into the days - engrained in the times. It is part of who we all are, to be of service to others. It is something that every one of us have deep inside of us. It's a basic act to want to serve others, to show the same compassion we were given when we were younger. It's something that takes us back to our childhood roots. Something that shows us the joy of the season.

No matter what religion we claim, the desire to do good is always there. All we have to do is act upon it.

Enjoy the season. Wish someone the greeting of the holiday you associate with most. Personally, I will be glad no matter what greeting you give.

Merry Christmas!