It is 4 A.M., Christmas morning, and the barking dog must surely signal the arrival of Santa Clause in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is otherwise quiet, save for that lone barking dog, and it is our dog “Tag”, (short for Tag-A-Long) that is doing all the barking.
Thanksgiving came and went, as will this Christmas. It will be the first Christmas for Jill and I, when no family was here to enjoy the day with us. It will be a good day for us. We have closed the front gate, brought in lots of dry firewood, fixed a roast, for just the two of us, and we will enjoy each others company, and the joyful memories, this day brings.
Jill and I were invited over to the neighbors last night for a Christmas eve supper of ham and all the fixings. A nice family with good values and we enjoyed the food and the visit. Life is always better, if you have good neighbors - and - we do.
Reading news reports from around the world on this Christmas morning informs us once again that there is still no “peace on earth.” Perhaps there never will be. Wars, killing, violence an hatred, seem to be the hallmark of the human race. Difficult to see the divinity that should exist. Difficult to see the positive influence of any of the worlds religions. Perhaps we should just look inward - to the divinity that should exist within ourselves - maybe this day we will find it. Perplexing problem for us all - to find the divinity.
Our rural way of life will bring peace and joy to our world here on the mountain top this Christmas day, and for Jill and I, that is joyful!
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2 comments:
Hello Jim,
It sounds as though you were describing the way Jo and I enjoyed our Christmas day, right here in our little house on the mountain in Southern Ohio.. Sometimes it can be more enjoyable to be alone with the one you love…… You have a standing invitation to visit my blog……
JD
Hey Jim,
Well I read you blog and you sound a little well not so happy I guess. I think our Thanksgiving was not so bad. Atleast most of us where together for Thanksgiving. I kinda think that this holiday is some what better. Everyone is toghther for only 2 things good food and good company/family. Which I think for the most of it we had both this year. So smile and try not to be up so early 4:00 is kinda of early. Don't forget to smile!!!!
Sherisa the Great ;)
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