I have a confession to make.  Christmas is not my favorite time of the year.  There.  I said it.  In some strange way it almost feels blasphemous.  Will others consider me not to be a true Christian because I don’t approach the season that celebrates the birth of our Savior with great joy and anticipation?  However, I’ve been trying this new approach to life where I have to be honest with myself, so there you have it. Out in the open for all the world to see.  Why don’t I love Christmas more than any other time?  I ask myself this question every year as the

Out in my yard today… a very wet and rainy day.  My thermometer says 40 degrees, a fairly warm day compared to what we’ve been having the last couple of weeks.   The rain is slowly melting away all of the snow. Here is my front door looking very festive. I’m grateful for… the extra bit of time I’ve had lately to work on some projects at home.  I am a homebody and I love just puttering around the house. One of my favorite things… Christmas lights!  Any size, shape, or color- I really enjoy seeing all of the lights