Merry Christmas

It's Christmas Eve at PawPaw's house and the grandkids will start arriving in several hours. I'll put away the computer and begin entertaining family. The nature of extended families being what they are, the kids have in-laws and out-laws and Milady decided several years ago that she wanted Christmas Eve to celebrate with family, leaving the kids available to see the other folks on Christmas day. So, by the time everyone gets gone this evening, PawPaw will be free to piddle away Christmas day.

The oven is working, cooking cornbread for dressing. We'll shortly begin cooking other things, cleaning, straightening, getting ready for family and friends. I'll probably feed 30 people tonight and by bedtime the house will be a wreck, the presents will be opened and Milady and I will pile happily into bed.

In short, Christmas Eve is our celebration. Tomorrow we'll clear the wreckage, give thanks, and be free to do whatever we want to do.

My grandfather worked for Coca-Cola for over 40 years. He brought home Coke-logo items to decorate his house and I remember lots of Santas holding coke products. When I think of Santa Claus, this old fellow is the one I'm seeing.



In the midst of all the activities today, lets not forget the reason for the season. Take a minute to say thanks for all that's good in your life and thanks for all the good people in your life.

And, to all my several readers, I'd like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, prosperous New Year.