All You Need is Love, Unless (of course) Love Isn't Enough.

In this Christmas season, we remember a lot of things....
the things we want to get as gifts, the things we want to give.
We remember that it is time for roasts and hams and chickens and turkeys.
It is time for mashed potatoes, cookies, hot chocolate.

We remember to send Christmas cards, and to visit with old friends.
We remember to shovel our driveways, and salt the sidewalks.
We remember to go to church, and praise the birth of the little Lord Jesus.

But do we really remember what is most important?
Do we remember that, above all things, this is the season to love each other?
Do we remember those without homes? Without families?
Do we stop to give to those in need?
Do we remember to do acts of kindness? Service?

In this season of remembering, I'd like to remember publicly that I am lucky to be in a position where I can give to those who need it (maybe not much, and maybe not often), that I am grateful that I am not one of those in need of service or acts of kindess this season, and that I have a family that I love very much.

I hope that, in the future, I am able remember these things more often than the holiday season. =)

December

Dear Blog,

I haven't forgotten about you. I've just been very busy. Between reading 26 novels and something like 6 textbooks this semester, plus teaching and writing projects and presentations, I've been really bad at keeping you updated. But, don't be mad. I'm back for the winter, and I hope to provide you with some interesting things.

Maybe poetry. Maybe a short story. Maybe a long rant about something pointless.

Either way, don't be afraid. I haven't gone anywhere.

Love
Nikki