We are now in the time of year when people ask, “So are you all ready for Christmas, yet?” I never know what to say, because I am finally at the point where I don’t have to “be ready” for anything any more this season. All the concerts I had to be ready for are done, and nothing is happening on Christmas that I need to be ready for. So my response ranges from “yes” (if I don’t really know the person) to “Well, we aren’t really doing anything” (if I know the person really well). I’ll admit that even at my advanced age of 59, I do miss having something to look forward to on Christmas day. Christmas Eve I always look forward to, because of the church services that are so cool. But Christmas day itself is a different story.

I’m finding myself thinking to myself, “Christmas is only 6 days away, and then I’ll be able to get back on my diet.” Pretty sad, huh?

But on the bright side, I’m looking forward a lot to being done with my job!