Anniversaries and Holidays
I'm not ashamed of my age - I've worked hard to get to where I am. I would happily trade my body in for a younger version, but I wouldn't give up my mind - there are too many lessons I wouldn't want to learn again. I have friends from all age groups, from 30 years younger than I am to 20 years older than I am. But I do admit to being alive on November 22, 1963, the day that President John F Kennedy was assassinated. I was in Elementary school at the time, in fourth grade, and I was returning to the classroom from the playground when we were all called back in to our classrooms. I know that we didn't truly understand what was happening - a lot of my understanding came later, looking back on the events through the eyes of commentators and historians. But I remember the funeral. It was quite amazing - the black horses and the procession down the avenue are still in my memories, colored by the black and white television that we watched at the time. Yes, I will admit that I am ancient, but I can be a lot of fun for all of that (want to ride roller coasters with me?).
It was quite the funeral procession. And there was
no sound - despite the 1000's of people who
lined the avenue.
And I have finished five of my holiday stars so far with more in the works. I'll be printing boxes this week and starting to get them sorted out so that I know which ones are going where. I have to get things organized because with this six-day work week, my time is very limited. I also have to start decorating the store today and tomorrow so that I don't have to come in and help on Wednesday - I have too much to do at home to spare the time to come in. I am trying to make my holidays low-key and inexpensive. So far it's working, but we'll have to wait and see if I have succeeded completely by the end of the season. At least I'm beading and creating again. I am designing my holiday cards and looking forward to making them, and my gifts are in the creative pipeline. I'm happy.
It was quite the funeral procession. And there was
no sound - despite the 1000's of people who
lined the avenue.
And I have finished five of my holiday stars so far with more in the works. I'll be printing boxes this week and starting to get them sorted out so that I know which ones are going where. I have to get things organized because with this six-day work week, my time is very limited. I also have to start decorating the store today and tomorrow so that I don't have to come in and help on Wednesday - I have too much to do at home to spare the time to come in. I am trying to make my holidays low-key and inexpensive. So far it's working, but we'll have to wait and see if I have succeeded completely by the end of the season. At least I'm beading and creating again. I am designing my holiday cards and looking forward to making them, and my gifts are in the creative pipeline. I'm happy.