Christmas Blues

It's getting on towards that time of the year again.

I know I said I hate Christmas, but generally, I do quite like it. It's the way some people carry on that really gets to me. Some people pick this time of the year to be extra difficult to get along with. Then, there's strain of trying to find something to give people when you don't have much money. I like to give people gifts, but I can't always find the extra money. Christmas is also the time of year when businesses all want their pound of flesh... or, I should say "pound of legal tender".

Ah well, it's up with the tree, on with the ornaments, fix that smile in place, organise the meals, greet the guests... You know how it goes.

I'd rather be writing, or painting, or just sitting around reading a good book.

There's always next year...!