Last evening I attended a lovely Holiday gathering.  Not too large. Not too small.

Not too loud. Not too quiet.  Like Momma Bear's porridge it was just right.

What made the evening so special? It was not the food. It was not the

Holiday decorations.  It was not the entertainment.  Although they were good.

The evening was magical because of friends.  Young friends, old friends.  Friends I

hadn't seen in a while. Friends I see often.  Friends I met that very evening.  

Some of us couldn't hear as well. We couldn't move as fast. Our hugs were just as warm. 

The same old stories still caused hearty laughs.

Friends and family, and the reason we celebrate Christmas, is what makes this time of year magical. 

They are the reason for being.  They are our past, our present, and our future.

And so - To my amazing family, my 'now' friends, and those I have yet to meet  ...

I wish you Peace, Love, and Friendship this year, and in years to come.

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