The embers have stopped glowing in the fireplace, and stockings have been taken down and stored as another Christmas says goodbye. Once full tins of cookies are now just crumbs, and the fruitcake is still untouched. Presents are put away, and the ornaments from another perfect tree are boxed and stored in the attic. The furniture is placed back where it belongs, as the tree leaves a trail of needles from the house to the curb. You take a moment to stand in the cold, looking at it, bringing back recent memories and memories from the past, all leaving you with a smile and a shiver as you head back inside.
There's a certain kind of sadness as Christmas ends for another year, but we carry it in our hearts every time we see another tree being dragged to the street, lights taken down, and house after house deflated Christmas figures lie on the ground like fallen soldiers. Then comes New Year's Eve, when it's dress-up time to ring in the new year. Some will party with the crowds of revelers, while others spend the night at home sipping their beverage of choice, waiting for the ball to fall, dressed in their new pajamas received at Christmas.
New Year's Day and sleeping late. Football and more football and a sense of hope that even one New Year's wish comes true. Then it's back to school and work, exchanging stories of gifts received and slowly getting back to the grind of life after the holidays. I wish all of you a very happy and prosperous 2026, filled with hopes, dreams, and everything good that's coming your way.
Mike -2025-2026
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