Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Its Wednesday, .. I think
Well, stayed home today-- and that was a great thing. I've been tired , and feeling like I've been runinning on a treadmill-- so I had a little time to rest, and it felt really good. Back into the job tomorrow. There's lots of holiday programs on now---which are your favorites? Got to admit, I still look forward to Charlie Brown Christmas. I love Snoopy (and of course Woodstock). Haven't gotten the chance to see if the holiday ball projector works-- maybe i'LL WAIT TIL Friday. The days are getting shorter , but the night sky looks more beautiful each night-- deep azure, with just the mood and a bright planet. I think I can spot Mars and it seems to have a little tint of red. If someone knows astronomy, what is the bright planet that appears in the early evening (?Venus) My brain is on random generator, trying to unwind, and just let go. I decided to give myself a little present, and bought Samurai Champloo DVD and the Ghost in the Shell 2nd GiG--What is on people's wish list? Actually, right now the best things for the holiday is to see my friends and relatives feeling happy and healthy, and having fun,and to have time to just putter around-- re-organize to make life a little simpler. Sometimes sorting through things, its difficult to decide to just let go and donate things, not just hold on to things. I was excited this weekend getting presents for friends and family. I remember when I was younger, there was a community tree that had paper stars, and each star had a childs name and a wish they had. Many were simple things-- a new hat, or mittens, or a sweater. It felt so warm to pick out a star, and get a gift for the child. Something that has remained in my mind for years had been my fathers approach-- he always took a star,and walked off. But when no one was looking , he quickly went back and took a second. He had a ball getting the gifts and wrapping them nice as could be, and then putting them at the community center. No child ever knew their benfactor, but it was fun thinking how they would react on Christmas day. Simplicity --- random acts of kindness freely given , no need to see the recipients reaction. Thank you DaddyO for showing me this early in life. And no matter of the particulars of the holiday, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah== all give us pause from the dreary run around hectic world, to a kinder, simpler, warmer place to be... that just letting go of old pressures and irritabilities , and truly celebrate the days with the eyes and heart of a child.

Tomorrow back to the routine, but I am going to carve out some time and try to make some holiday treats for neighbors and people at work-- biscotti , and some scandinavian cookies shaped like little pretzels (they are incredible easy to make). I will try to post the recipes. Going to grab a little snack , and into bed with my fluffy pillow (and big Shippo plushie and Ein) and relax and watch some anime and drift into sleep. I think I will watch disk 1 of Bebop-- I always laugh at how Ein came to be a part of the crew.

Any favorite memories to share if you wish? My hope is that everyone finds something to be happy for. I wish you all a gentle good night, and if you hear a goose honk, and hear someone trip and holler a bit, dont's be alarmed, it s only Mamma, the duck fanatic!

I'll meet you dancing here, to the music of the Celectial Speres, that can only be heard in dreams....


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