Christmas

We got the boxes off, and a smattering of cards out (more to do). Laura and her cat Adee came to visit for a few days. We decided last Sunday to have a Christmas Eve brunch, and emailed out some invites. About 20 folks came by and we enjoyed the morning.

We strolled through Winterhaven late in the evening. My favorites were the 12th day of Christmas and a green Charlie Brown Christmas tree amid all the led lights, music, and other fantastic light displays. On the drive across town, folks seemed to be heading home, though the Walgreens and the hospital parking lots were quite full.

Back home, we made preparations for Christmas morning with Laura taking on much of the responsibility. And then we slept....a long winters night sleep. The morning started with stockings and a late brunch, and continued with phone calls, gifts exchanged and appreciated, more phone calls and stories, a late afternoon walk in the twilight, a simple dinner and a little tv, including Charlie Brown Christmas.

It was a quiet day for enjoying family and friends and celebrating whatever meaning one can find in it. I've realized it doesn't have to be a perfect holiday or a perfect day. It just is what it is:
peace on earth...joyous noel...liberation and freedom...friendship and love....family and friends...hope...chit ananda...tis better to give than to receive...a day to practice patience and love. We hope your day was a wonderful day.

Blessings to all.