Snow Blind

Dear Reader,

The season of snow and winter solstice is almost upon us. Only a few weeks left before the end of inevitable deluge of goodwill marketing on earth and pieces of commerce thrown against the store walls.

Have you purchased your holiday gifts yet? I thought not. Forget about the material goods and concentrate on the important matters. Open your eyes and see what is the true value at any point during the year.

I hope you have someone special with mistletoe in hand waiting for you.

December Dreams

Dear Reader,

The start of December is upon us like a ravenous wolf waiting to descend and viciously rip his sharpened teeth in the unwary prey. Despite this gristly beginning, I do enjoy December with all the holiday celebrations.

No, my complaint lies with the stores of filled with aisles of holiday trinkets that I would never consider gracing in my home let alone gift to a friend.

Why does the world need more tree skirts with reindeer designs? Does Rudolph need the extra publicity? Does a tree really even need a skirt? No, dear reader, it does not.

How then should we spend the holidays if not in conspicuous consumption? I suggest retreating to the mountains* and enjoying the last of the snow and ice before it all melts. So celebrate the inner snow bunny within and ski, board and sip hot chocolate to your heart's content.

* Expenses for trip are the sole responsibility of the traveler. The writer will not be held accountable for any wacky, zany, fun, or heartwarming etc adventures that may ensue on such a journey.