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Christmas Town USA
An Evening Stroll Through the Magic
That was an unexpected adventure. My son came in from work and spent a few moments calming down, or so I thought. He came in and asked if I wanted to go walk through the local town known as Christmastown … Continue reading
Day346; Footnotes of Signs of Comfort
When that cake of cornbread comes complete with message. I won’t lie, I’ve been struggling. Its the time of year for celebration and joy but for me, even as I tried, joy seemed to be missing. I’ve done the things … Continue reading
Day 339; Footnotes of Dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Is ten at night too late to bake cinnamon rolls? I need some comfort food and that is about as comforting as it gets. Fresh out of the oven cinnamon rolls.. Why am I wondering about cinnamon rolls this time … Continue reading
Day330; Footnotes of (Back) Up On the Rooftop, Don’t Fall Off
So much for total avoidance. I was sitting here making a mental list of all the things I thought I would do today. I wanted to finish decorating the inside of the house and get the lights up outside. That … Continue reading
Day 363; Footnotes of Seeking the Reason for the Season
It isn’t over. The true reason, is never over. But eventually at least some of the decorations need be put away. That is what I began doing today. Storing away the trappings only. It was turning into a very nice … Continue reading
Day 348; Seeking the Reason for The Season
It was really warm today. It is December, it isn’t supposed to be this warm. I love it, but my son was commenting on how difficult it was to get in the spirit of Christmas with it so warm. The … Continue reading
Day 345; Footnotes of Seeking the Reason for the Season
Weeks ago in an attempt to bring about a bit of cheerfulness in an otherwise unpleasant time, I decided to put up my Christmas decorations early. That meant getting my son to help carry multiple boxes out of the building … Continue reading
Day 336; Footnotes of The First Day Seeking the Reason, for the Season
December first, it sure took its time getting here, but then again, it seems just yesterday the new year was beginning. One thing that I have noticed mentioned often, is that so many people, just aren’t feeling it this year. … Continue reading
Words from The Dirt Road 