Reading Writing and Ramblings

I recently ordered and received the autobiography of Mark Twain and have started to read the forward which seems to take up a lot of space in this production. It is interesting but given it is by and about such an advanced writer I am sure no one would expect  no less than that. From the little I have gleaned from what I have read I have felt a bond with not only Mark Twain but anyone who has ventured to expose what they feel emotionally through the maze of self preservation tactics to express themselves and make that expression available to others.

Not many more days until the 25th and the traditions dutifully carried on at this time of the year. Reminds me of a Steve Martin bit where he says if he had one Christmas wish it would be for the children of the world and basically for their comfort and safety . He then goes on to expand his wishes to several and as an after thought includes the original wish after wishing wealth and power for himself. Funny bit and the parallel to me is that perhaps at one time Christmas was a thought for peace and comfort and joy but has been diluted by sales and fads and crowds of less then joyful folks in the pursuit of tradition that seems so watered down as to not have the taste it once did and more of a plastic taste from the recent visit I made to Toys are us. I was there to find something for my grandson who I call G man .In that warehouse of plenty I found some nurf balls in miniature for him to throw at my son and whatever is in his range.

Hopeful as always the spirit of Christmas will fill me and understand that will come from the love given and received which seems to be more focused at this time of year. Always the question of why not very day of every year for the limited time we are here.

Still playing with filters in the photoshop software and thanks to Cynthia the computer wiz gal converted the ornaments in the last posting to this version. Merry Christmas, Merry as much as you can be in the crowds and stress of finding gifts to continue the tradition of   being merry this time of year.