December 23-25

This is a time of year that I freely admit I could easily do without, for the most part I find it horribly depressing. In my younger years I enjoyed the season as much as anyone else. Many years ago something happened to me during the month of December that was as traumatic as anything I've ever experienced, it is something I would never wish on another human being. It was at that point that everything associated with this time of year ceased to be important, I'm not exaggerating when I say that everything changed in a sudden fashion. I honestly wish I could view it the way I once did (and it certainly is not my intention to drag anyone else into the sewer with me) but it just isn't in me anymore. I must acknowledge that it's gotten better over the past several years because of Jenny's presence in my life, the season matters to her so I try for her sake. She and her mother came to our place for the day on Sunday, in the past they've been invited to a relative's house but for some reason that didn't happen this year. The day itself was not a huge deal outside of gift exchanging plus lunch and supper but at least we got to be together, I'd rather be with Jenny than apart from her any day. As the world slowly returns to normal this week will be busy with basketball at JPM on Tuesday, the Royals at home Wednesday and Friday plus a game in Hershey on Saturday. Take care, thanks for reading.