Grass is Greener!

Now you have to admit that this is a cute picture. I got such a kick out of it as the two cats seem to think the each others food was tastier. Like we humans, the grass seems always greener on the other side of the fence, but I think we have found over the years that's not true. When we take time to appreciate what we have life becomes more peaceful and serene.

Yep, that old Maxine is full of shopping wisdom these days. I'd love to have a clip on her views of Black Friday. There was a lady spouting her views on the television and I had a good laugh as she looked close to my age and was thinking thoughts. similar to mine, on what has been done to all of our holidays. It seems we are to worry ourselves sick over how to spend every cent we have to celebrate them . . . Valentines in January; Easter candy before Spring has a chance to show a bud or two; Halloween before the kids get back to school; Fall begins with pumpkins and turkey advertisements before November and now the stores open on Thanksgiving Day to tell us that we need to be out there shopping for Christmas . A world gone crazy to keep up with whom???? Wall Street???

I could write a thousand words about changing and turning the holidays around to more sane and fun filled affairs either by following very old and sane family traditions or starting some new ones to make them all worth while. It is so sad to hear, and even to feel, that the holidays are coming and we fear them because we cannot live up to the expectations of the money crowd. It takes courage of your convictions and no excuses as to why you have changed your mind about following the world of advertisements that create the holiday moods.

So, today, Monday the start of your brand new week, relax and promise yourself you will not shop for Christmas until you have sat down and made out a list and then follow it with a gift in mind that has meaning as you show those you love just how much you do care. It can be home made from your creative mind and hands, or a gift from the kitchen which is always so welcomed. It can be kind words and a hug added to your small package and believe me you will feel the difference. All we need is courage to get our holidays back. So work on being courageous this year. . . how's that for a New Year's resolution? Now if I can convince myself to practice bravery all next year, I may just set a good example . . . well thoughts are there, just remember Christmas does come before the New Year! Oh, to practice what I preach!!!! Hugs to all.