Well the season has passed once again and we're stuck with a few more things for the thing collection and regret over the gluttony that we partook in. It's a sad diatribe that the end of the year has turned into a corporate driven binge fest, fueled by excessive spending, media blitzing and eager capitulation. We walk into Christmas each year the same exact way; eyes open with idiot grins on our faces, yet we often forget the real reasons for the holiday.
Yes Jesus was born (though Christmas itself had its December roots in Pagan winter solstice celebrations), and we should be thankful that he came into this world of sinners at all. Personally I wouldn't have the stomach to come here to die for some of the people out there, but I guess that's why he's the son of God and I'm just another schmuck.
Additionally this time of year should be thought of as a time for getting together with friends and family and being thankful for the interactions that we most often take for granted. So during this holiday season remember to take time to see/call your friends and family and thank them for being part of your life...we all need something to be thankful for this year, and it obviously isn't going to be provided by Uncle Sam.
If I don't talk to you until next year, have a great New Year. May 2010 be a prosperous and happy year for all.
Lars T.
Isn't it funny that at Christmas something in you gets so lonely for - I don't know what exactly, but it's something that you don't mind so much not having at other times.
~Kate L. Bosher
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