I do my Christmas shopping all year long so I haven't been
in the stores much. I ventured out to Hobby Lobby and the
Dollar Tree and was taken aback by the crowds in both places.
It was a retail frenzy in them and the crowds were so dense
and the lines so long that we were glad to finish our chores
and go have a peaceful lunch. There weren't even Christmas
Carols to put you in the spirit.

I got a wonderful Christmas box from Fredo and Mike with
a lot of imported Italian goodies and some Greek Figs. I
love figs and the Southern Fig Preserves is a delight. I
will have these with real whipped cream.

I am looking forward to lunch with the women in my Antiques
group today. We have a room reserved at a local restaurant.
We always have a good time.

I am still contemplating a New Year's Open House.