And, because Karen asked for it on the comment section of the previous blog...here it is: the little scroll ornament that she made, oh about half a lifetime ago...it has held up remarkably well and I still love it as much today (probably more) than the day she gave it to me. You can click on the photo to enlarge; it says, "There is no place like home for the holidays." I love that she made it herself as she is sort of crafty that way.
Today is the day: NEED to get the Christmas cards/letters finished TODAY (maybe if I actually write it and commit to it, those last few will be finally finished and in the mail by tomorrow morning...that is the hope anyway). Also, NEED to get some Christmas baking done as I have been woefully negligent in that area...and have not a clue yet what the menu will be when Mark's family all shows up on Christmas Eve...suggestions welcome as there is no set tradition...I make something different for it each year. The only thing for certain each year is my Wassail...that would be a traditional expectation on Christmas Eve here. Suggestions, anyone?
Oh, and shopping...NEED to get that finished up also...anyone want to trade any sort of job whatsoever for the shopping duty? At least it is my favorite kind of shopping: the bookstore! I have a list, I have a Borders nice and close, and I have confidence that by tonight: I will be finished with shopping! (Okay, that really doesn't mean all that much because Mark takes the big list...but still....)
Go out today and make something good happen for someone else for no reason whatsoever. Tis the Season and all.