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| I've heard the saying that you can have the spirit of Christmas (or any major happy holiday that is your favorite) all year long. Meaning that the way we treat others and ourselves can be that good all the time. Generally, it does feel like people are more giving and kind towards one another and themselves during the holidays. I'm bringing a little of that with me for 2026. No, I am not keeping the tree or the lights up.  Although, I do love the lights... and well, the cats love the tree. I am keeping some little things here and there. My dish drying matt. A little decoration that I forgot to pack away that is tucked somewhere to see now and again. And I am keeping the newsletter from Shannon  that came out in December 2025. "Short Stories Newsletter (December 17, 2025)"  I was definitely inspired to read some of the ways to keep the spark of creativity alive. One of our kids mentioned to me the other day that I had forgotten to take the Christmas gummies (as we call them) off the mirror in their bathroom. I told them, no, I hadn't forgotten. They were sad to head back to school and I wanted to leave them up just a little longer to remind them that though it has passed, Christmas will be back again next year. Probably far sooner than we can imagine. My favorite movie as a kid was Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. I used to beg mom to play it all year long, which of course drove my older siblings crazy. But, mom would usually play it from time to time, especially if I was sick and stuck on the couch. I guess I had that feeling of wanting the Christmas spirit all year round long before I even understood what it meant. So, for 2026, I'm bringing it back in my own ways.  I probably won't drive my family nuts by watching Rudolph periodically throughout the year... probably.  |
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