privateyes's blog: "Life is Great"

Christmas is my favorite time of year. I think it is that way for many people. I find that people are kinder and more thoughtful at Christmas. This weekend we are decorating the apartment and our tree. I remember the first year that my husband and I were married, he came home from work to find the whole apartment turned into a winter wonderland. He wouldn't let me put the lights out for 3 days. We have put together a village that we add things to almost every year. Only when money was really tight could we not do it. When I was a child, money was always tight. My mom did the best she could (my mom and dad divorced when I was young). I remember the first Christmas that we were alone, my mom took us to buy a tree. It was so tall that it stood up by itself. She spent an hour trimming the stump with any tools she could get her hands on. I always tried to make Christmas the best it could possibly be. I began a new tradition of making my family tree ornaments that I paint and decorate. It is my way of creating a special memory for them. Merry Christmas All.

You are only on this planet for a short period of time. Live life to the fullest, live in love, love others better than yourself, be faithful to the one you love, family is always first, live peaceably with those around you, smile more, learn to live on the lighter side of life. Remember that claiming ignorance when someone gets hurt by your actions does not release you from the harm you have done. Do not want what belongs to another you have no right to it. Don't say I wish I were so & so, you never know the pain that is part of their life and you might find your life is better than you think.