It's pouring rain outside, and a bit windy. So far this week we've had snow, ice, wind, rain, high temps in the low 20s and high temps in the low 60s (not necessarily in that order). Just generally a mess. I actually like this time of year when it's cold and brisk and there's a bit of snow--I'd prefer it to stay that way, if truth be told, rather than this roller coaster mish mash of mess.
I hope it clears up for the weekend. If I can find a spare half hour or so (which is questionable at this point) I'd like to get a Christmas tree, and possibly decorate it before Christmas Eve. I do have a wreath hanging on the front door (thanks to last week's holiday extravaganza) and a small boxwood tree on the dining room table (also from the extravaganza). I have forgone the Advent calendars and Advent wreath this year, as much as I love them; we just don't remember to use them. Maybe I'll get them out for the last two weeks of Advent, though.
I spent today working on the liturgy for a "Blue Christmas" service--one that acknowledges that Christmas can be a difficult time for many. And tomorrow I need to finish up the script for the pageant--we are adapting ideas from a couple of different sources, which sounded like a very good idea at the time, but now I'm wondering why we just didn't stick with what they've used in past years (at least the last five). Some things I never learn.
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I was wondering how the weather is down your way. Stay safe and warm! Snow is falling here now--it's beautiful. We'll see how the morning goes, though.
Pageants are tempting that way.
Advent calendar... oh yeah. Well, too late. It's not unpacked yet anyway. I have enough boxes to count as my Advent calendar. Weather here is crazy, too.
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