Black Friday has come and gone and I took no part in it.  I didn't set foot into any store.  My wife slept late and we just goofed off all day and started decorating our home for the season.

For so many years, 'the holidays'  were "the hurry days" for us.  Every minute of December was scheduled so that we could get it all done.  Planning, shopping, wrapping - just not enough time.  And I hate big crowds. Stresses built day after day until somewhere around the 29th of December. Then the big letdown would hit.

This year is going to be different for us.  We and our grown-up family decided a few days ago that the only gift exchange this year will be with the grandchildren.   No need to try and figure out who needs what, saving gift receipts, and all the other hassles. We will enjoy the true meaning of the season and relax a bit while listening to music we really never had time to fully appreciate.

So, Merry Christmas everyone, may the yuletide find you full of good cheer.  It will for me indeed.