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November 28, 2007
Tis the Season
Definite signs of Christmas:
1) Yesterday when O and I were running in the early morning chill it was still dark and Christmas lights lit our way around the neighborhoods. Also, the smell of smoke in chimneys burning my nose. It's definitely winter.
2) Lots of packages. Since my rather embarrassing Black Friday shopping debacle I vowed never again to return to a mall during the holiday season. This means all online shopping. This means lots of packages showing up at our doorstep. And the FedEx guy gives Roxy a treat when he comes to the door. Ahh...back to the simple life...
3) Christmas music. Everywhere. Playing in the pool this morning, in the grocery store this evening and sprinkled here and there on the radio stations. I rather like Christmas music but O is a bit of a scrooge on the topic. He hates and will not listen to any sort of non-traditional Christmas tune. No "Let it Snow" or "I Saw Momma Kissing Santa Claus". He is a big fan of the tradional hymns ("Silent Night, etc...) but those aren't the ones you usually hear on the radio.
Evidence of Christmas and I couldn't be happier. I could do without the cold weather but I love everything else about the season!
In other news, our dog (AKA - Roxy) smells like a Frito. I'm not so sure what to make of it. Other than perhaps worrying that she has a secret stash of Fritos somewhere in the house.
And finally, for the first time in my life I tried the peanut butter that has honey mixed in with it today. And I gotta say, not a big fan. I think I might be too much of a PB purist. Peanut butter is supposed to be salty. That's why I like it.
And there you have it! Three very random topics but a very good representation of what flutters through my brain all day.
Good night everyone!
Posted by beth at November 28, 2007 8:15 PM
Comments
...just trying to keep the "Christ" in Christmas music! This is why Itunes has helped me increase my Christmas listening during the season.
PS - Roxy sure does smell like a frito
Posted by: O at November 28, 2007 9:21 PM
I love all the traditional hymns too, but I also love the song Feliz Navidad. I don't know any spanish but I can sing every word of that song. I love the music. Something about it just makes me smile. Oh, and is it too early to say Merry Christmas, and Feliz Navidad!
Posted by: Dawn at November 28, 2007 10:21 PM
You may not remember this but most horses have Frito-breath too. I could never figure out why, unless it was that the hay/oats that they ate were somehow similar to the ingredients in Fritos?
Posted by: B at November 28, 2007 10:35 PM