I think you would be surprised how many words I wrote here on this thread and then deleted. I'm glad that some enjoy receiving cards. Reciprocating isn't necessary because one should
want to send cards or write letters. Too much of a sense of obligation doesn't fit with the spirit of the season.
NBC asked people a few years ago about the worst letters they have received and that was an eye opener for what not to write about! My intention isn't to brag on the kids and it's not to share miseries
. I did kinda get into a to-do list on my note to the architect. I imagine that he kinda expects me to do that
... after knowing me for so long.
I started the letters explaining my Charlie Brown front window and door wreath. I was inspired by
@Nyboy to do a little
something. I come up with another little idea, about every 24 hours
. We are still 9 days before Christmas!
The picture I used in the heading was a snow-covered park bench under a street light. More snow is falling around it. I think it was something like
@Beekissed showed us, last winter.
Each letter was personalized with, at least, a few sentences. If I mixed any up in the envelopes, I'm in trouble. But ... I know I have this thought every year! No one has said anything, yet. Maybe the letters are all tossed and no one looks at them.
I included this poem:
O Winter! ruler of the inverted year ...
I crown thee king of intimate delights,
Fireside enjoyments, home-born happiness,
And all the comforts that the lowly roof
Of undisturb'd Retirement, and the hours
Of long uninterrupted evening, know. ~ William Cowper, 1785
And, there was a simple picture beside my "Steve" that looks like a small stained glass window showing big, colorful peppers!
Steve
No he did! He just signed it with a girly name to throw me off.
