yuletide joy

Despite or perhaps because of the pressure of rehearsing and supporting 3 different holiday music performances, the Divine Mrs. M and I agree our holiday spirits are on the ebb.  The religious side of the holiday is covered, but the secular side is wanting.   Perhaps as we look forward to our 44th Christmas together, the pressure of the commercial nature of the holiday has dulled some of the enjoyment.  Also, the existential threat to world peace and democracy which resides in the current White House occupant has caused a deficit in holiday enthusiasm.   It's hard to enjoy when the drumbeat of current events leads to the conclusion our species is getting ready to destroy itself.  But maybe tomorrow will be different.  Family and friends coming together to celebrate tradition with a new generation should be just the thing to buoy our otherwise flagging spirits.  So, have yourself a Merry little Christmas and hopefully a joyous New Year.  I'm certainly going to try!