Winter Unfunderland

It is about ten degrees today in upstate NY. The sun this time of year skips over the horizon, barely making itself known. There is a smattering of snow, and when It isn't cloudy the sun plays off the starkness of the bare trees, the leaves left frozen to the ground. I am fortunate to have a warm inviting home, my dog and cats, my thoughts to keep me company. This is a rush time of year, where christmas takes on no meaning anymore, a friend told me on black friday two women at wal-mart (aka hell) were literally duking it out over a television. I am choosing to celebrate quietly, birth and renewal in this wintry place. I decorate my home, the lights and decorations are a delight for the children, and I have made traditions for my family. I think they understand it is not just one day of presents and candy induced comas, but a time for family, friends, people we hold dear. At ime when our too busy world separates us from thise people, it is a time to gather, laugh, enjoy the time. So many more days should be like these.