Merry Christmas

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One vintage photo…

Stood out in that box of black and whites…could have been a postcard…could have been an ad from a magazine…could have been a symbol for the true meaning of Christmas…

Simplicity…a mother and her child…the imperfect tree…the family pet…the modicum collection of gifts near the boy…

Peace…the flowing wallpaper…the cascading tinsel…the soft light emanating from the floor lamp…

Love…her smile while she watches her son…his hand as he caresses his dog…the one with the camera immortalizing his family in one quick snap…

Nothing fancy…nothing over the top…

Nothing raucous…nothing loud…

No drama…no conflict…no unneeded stress…

And so it is on this Christmas Day…may you celebrate with family in simple ways…in ways that bring you peace…in ways that bring you joy…in ways that make you feel loved…

In ways that help bring it all back…to what Christmas…is all about…
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And that husband of mine…agrees…