September 16--A Special Day!

When I was little (back in the stone ages, as my son would say!), the Christmas Season would not begin unitl after Thanksgiving Day.

Now, however, the Season begins on September 16th, which is exactly 100 days before Christmas! I have seen the 'commerical' about all the stores in our area putting out all their Christmas season items (and some stores already have their items out!) by the end of the month! I love the Christmas Season, but that is alittle too early for me!! I at least wait to start Decorating the week of Thanksgiving--as I decorate every room in my house! But, I do not turn on any lights until Thanksgiving Dinner is over!

When my son was young, I would wait until after dark on Thanksgiving night and go outside to decorate the house, so when he woke up the next morning, he would see the lights and decorations! Hopefully, he will have fond memories of this! I always enjoy the holidays so!

Our family have always enjoyed the Christmas Season! May I be the first to say "Merry Christmas 2011"!!

9/11

Where were you on '9 / 11' ?

That is the question of the week from all the news media.

I was on the phone talking with a childhood friend, I hadn't spoken to in over a year. The news came across the TV and I couldn't believe what I was seeing, I was in shock.

Another question being asked is 'How often do you think of 9 / 11'?

Alot of people have answered weekly, I can agree with that answer, but some days I think of it more often, especially if I am thinking of a special young man-who was stationed at WPAFB, near Dayton,Ohio, during that time. Both his parents were in the World Trade Center as the planes struck each building. We didn't know for awhile what their fate was. Thankfully, they both survived (even though each one was in a different building). I have such fond memories of that special young man and even though we have lost touch, I hope he is happy and healthy, I miss you A!!