Advent is my favorite time of the year.  i really enjoy preparing for christmas, listening to christmas carols and getting caught up in my students excitement.

Like all things we anticipate and prepare for Christmas comes and then all is forgotten.  Thinking about this is a little depressing and this new year is about radical acceptance.  Accept what is, change what i can then move on.  i can send my family and friends notes and cards when i think of them.  Here's a thought: leave some lights and decorations around. Another one: give a gift to someone who helps out at work or home listen to some upbeat music year round.   And the dogs, can't forget them, they look like winter all year long.