Besides the love, light, and good cheer, what I like best in the holiday season is reconnecting with old friends, some of whom I haven’t heard from in years. Remembering them and the times we spent together helps me understand that time is not linear. But controversy over linear or not is another topic.
Neanna, one of my assistants when I taught a county special education class in the early 2000’s called me a few minutes ago. The last time I talked with her was almost ten years ago. However, hearing her voice sent me back to the classroom and the working bond we had that included my other assistant, Cindy. We’re planning to meet for coffee in a week or two and catch up on the changes since we shared two years with our precious special needs students.
For a couple of years, around 2007, I didn’t put up decorations in the house. I enjoyed the outdoor lights in the neighborhood and in friends’ homes. This year, will be another year where the artificial tree and decorations will remain in storage. I want to enjoy the holidays with family and friends without the rush of decorating, shopping, and cooking.
Over the years, I have always been late in sending out holiday cards. I know it’s a way of reconnecting, but how do I choose who to send a card and who not to since my motto is no stress this year? So I’ll go with the flow without worrying about the cards.
I’ve had fun looking at photos of holiday lights for this post. With the ones I chose, I send love and good cheer to all of you, my friends. Enjoy each moment this season and take time to absorb the beauty of the lights.
