All the prep is done. The big events staged. The doorbell
rings, people come, welcomes and hugs for another holiday. The presents are
gifted and opened. The food is brought out and gladly consumed. As the hours
march on, the day comes to a close. Another holiday come and gone. Peace descends
on the home. Deep breaths are enjoyed.
Then the cleanup, the tidying. And finally to bed.
The morning comes. The memories flicker on yesterday’s
gatherings. A smile forms while duty calls, breakfast is made, more tidying up
and plans made for the day. If a vacation day, many duties call of practical
nature. If not, another commute and a return to work. Still the smile remains. Recalling
the good times.
The after-days of holidays, especially Christmas, continue a
beat still married to the holiday. Gift returns are one thing, but another is
the chance to replace the bad fit with another item of even more allure; and on
sale, too! A double dose of cheer.
And then there are all the gift cards with credits amassed
that will make a real difference in buying something special. Another opportunity
to shop without pressure of money or time. This is for you. This is another
reward of the season often forgotten. And very dear.
In a few days the calendar declares a fresh new year’s
beginning. Time to clear out the Christmas gear and freshen the home for a holiday
welcome of the new year. And friends gathering yet again but for a different
reason. The holiday tempo continues.
We are reminded of the year’s celebratory close with
Christmas, the glad hurrahs of a new year and fresh chances to see good things.
The tempo. Of time passing. Of anticipation of the new. Remembering the old.
Sensing the enrichment of it all. Tomorrows build on past. We are reminded we
are not alone nor unassisted. We are family and nation.
The New Year beckons. And we wonder if we will give it a
better chance to succeed than the past one? Still wondering……
December 28, 2018
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