Bah...Humbuttons

It has been a stressful year--more driving around, more things to take care of, the business of the Art Fair, my surgery, his surgery, remodeling chaos, roofers and water damage to the third floor. Those things are pretty much done with except for the perpetual remodeling and home repairs. But there are still the residue frustration and fatigue. And, one of our kids is going through a divorce--ouch for everyone, especially their three beautiful children.

And here Christmas is again. I'm just in no mood for the hustle and bustle, yard and tree decorations, cooking, parties, gifts, cards and stuff like that. I was taking a walk with a friend and she said she gets into the "no-mood-for-Christmas" feeling more and more every year and can't get out of it because of her family. She has cut back on it this year and so have we.

I've decided to try to lift some spirit, however, by finding some humor and interesting news to share (googled on the net). So here goes:

Twenty Things I Learned From Santa: by John Kinde, Humor Specialist
1. Dress in colorful clothing.
2. Lose the girdle.
3. See the world.
4. Let others do the heavy lifting.
5. Keep working, if only part time.
6. You can look vibrant on a diet of cookies and milk.
7. Enjoy the company of children.
8. Be flattered when people impersonate you.
9. Give more than you receive.
10. You don’t need GPS when tracked by NORAD.
11. Treat all people nicely.
12. Don’t let kids see you kissing their mom.
13. Spread peace and goodwill.
14. Wear a suit that repels soot.
15. Hire the social outcast.
16. Avoid running over grandmothers.
17. Appreciate a spouse who doesn’t mind buisness trips.
18. Admire people who take long trips without luggage.
19. Don’t visit a library wearing bells on your shoes.
20. Laugh frequently and loudly.