Happy Christmas

I'm thrilled to say that, after not writing in my blog for days, my fans are coming out the woodwork to ask for a new post! Okay, the fan in question is my Mom, who has always encouraged me to write, but still ... I'm happy to be asked! Okay, now I have to figure out what to write about.

I guess I could write about Christmas. It's that time again, and it feels a little weird this year, mostly because of the weather. We were having really chilly weather here the last couple of weeks, but it was clear and crisp. It actually felt kind of Christmasy. Then it warmed up and started to rain. And I'm talking torrential downpour. Now it just feels wet and soggy and Christmas lights seem oddly out of place. Last year at this time we were getting snow, which really irked me, but did solidify the Christmas mood of the place.

Boy, pretty exciting stuff here, talking about the weather. I probably shouldn't even be attempting a post right now. I'm totally tapped, feeling a little stressed out and not feeling at all articulate about any of it. I'm ready for a little down time, maybe even reflection. I've really wanted to get creative lately too (in the form of making music or painting) but just haven't found the time and energy for it. Perhaps the quiet time around the holidays will provide the space for such endeavors. It's funny to say "quiet time" in reference to the holidays, knowing that, for most people, the holidays are anything but quiet. But being far away from family, there isn't much chaos in our holiday week.

I'll be trying to write more in the coming days (thanks, Mom!) but for now, for anyone who may be reading, I hope you are having a wonderful week before Christmas, week of Hanukkah, etc. Be safe and celebrate.