Me!

We used my roommates artificial tree, which was given to him by someone who didn't want it any more. So its recycled and we didn't have to cut down a real one. I made some new garlands for it, and bought a huge bag of used (glass) ornaments at the thrift store for four bucks. It looks completely awesome.

We are not really a family. It's just us and my dog. But we sometimes feel like a family. I will be making pot roast in my crockpot, with mashers and gravy! And we will have a real fire in our fireplace, probably watch a good movie.

We are not terribly religious, though we each grew up in a religion (Catholic, Episcopal). But we do believe in God because that's sometimes all we have. We are both over 50 and have had a terrible time getting work the last few years. We try our best to survive. We will be attending church this year for at least one Christmas service.

I am determined to feel that good old fashioned Christmas spirit, no matter what.

Merry Christmas to all!

"God bless us, every one."