So Be Kind

At the risk of repeating myself, it’s even quieter this morning than yesterday. With the windows open not a breath of wind or the faintest bird call can be heard. With the highs again in the 70’s I’m wearing shorts and a t-shirt like it was Florida around here. But thank God it isn’t, it only feels that way. My wife has her morning talk show cranked up loud and proud this morning. With it’s usual cast of hyped-up morning anchors peddling whatever goods they can on this Eve of Christmas.
 
As for me, I’m feeling much better than I was yesterday. With a negative balance in my bank account, I don’t have to worry about an overdraw check. So the bank patiently waits for my monthly retirement to show up so they can deduct their pound of flesh. All I can do is laugh about it, because Granny always said, “You either going to laugh about it or cry about it, and I just assume laugh”. I think about those I have lost on this holiday season. But much like Granny Geiger, there ain’t no point in crying about it.
 
Well I finally hear a bird chirping outside while our son shuffles through the kitchen. And as you may have figured out, my coffees already cold as I peck away at this keyboard. Dreaming of nothing, thinking of nothing, but the next word to fall upon the page. I may not be writing for the benefit of anyone but myself, but that’s okay. If you don’t get anything out of this, that’s okay as well. My truth has been put out there and it’s up to you to discern it as you wish. For life wasn’t created for me to make the rules, but to interpret compassion and empathy as best I can. So be kind to one another this holiday season.  
 
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