Merry Christmas

Yes there I said it, the first time a non-pc holiday greeting has escaped my lips (or in this case my fingers). No Seasons Greetings (go to the mall and say that to some people, watch the looks you will get), no Happy Holidays, nope I said Merry Christmas. Even if you don’t celebrate this particular holiday the aspects of it that go along with it is good for all of us to remember. Any excuse to celebrate family, friendship, and charity regardless of religion should not be treated lightly, for what could be better than an excuse to drive, fly, or row yourself to family members you haven’t seen in months or years. When we many times need an excuse to give to charity with our time, our fiscal gains, or just simple used presents and toys, well here is an excuse. Go ahead use it to maybe turn the life around of someone you don’t know. Someone who is not having the success you are having. Don’t feel successful right now, look around, many others who are less fortunate. When we can get so wrapped up in our daily lives of work, bills and stress, a not to subtle season to turn our heart and soul to lighter things, is not something to be taken lightly.

So if you are with family tonight, or alone (don’t worry you are never really alone, we are with you in the ether-world), look around, take stock of what you have, and do something you might not have done for some time. Smile. Call a family member, call a friend, or hey send me an email and make a new friend. So Merry Christmas to all.