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Oh Christmas Tree

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He looks so innocent here.

Don’t believe it.

It’s all an act.

Every day is the same. He starts out sitting on a package. First he knocks down some ornaments to make room for his behind.

Then he burrows into the tree where he proceeds to attempt eating the artificial pine.

After I pull him out several times, he settles in under the tree where he bats at packages and stray ornaments while wrapping himself up in the tree skirt.

Then we repeat the process.

Every day.

It’s a good thing he’s cute.

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree

I love to climb your branches.

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree,

Someday I’ll knock down the angel.

Incidentally, the tree is in my home office but near the door where I can view it from the living room. I can close the door when away or don’t have time to watch my Christmas kitty.

Angel In Boxing Gloves

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As Covid-19 flares across this country, I have heard experts describe what is to come as a tsunami.

Our health care professionals are exhausted.

They are frustrated.

I imagine they are struggling more than we know in some of our country’s hardest hit areas. Someday, I fear they will have the same kind of PTSD that effects soldiers.

The holidays will likely usher in a new era of horrors that we all should be worried about now.

It’s hard for many of us to stay home all the time as we need to work, to buy Christmas presents or food. The economy needs us to be out there buying and exchanging money for services – a calculated risk here and there may be worth it. But we owe it to ourselves to stay healthy and to not share our germs with others. So please wear your mask, wash those hands, and social distance like your life depends on it.

After all, it may.

The mural is in Denver and is one of many spectacular pieces of art you can view from the car in that city. The image of a healthcare angel in boxing gloves seems more appropriate now than ever.

Happy Independence Day!

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Many ideas have been crowding my mind lately about America’s founding, patriotism and what we have become today. Since I try to stick with mostly positive topics here, my wish is that you will simply take a moment to consider the spirit and bravery of those who fought for our independence when it might have been easier to sit down and be quiet.

If you choose to drink this holiday weekend, help keep the roads safe for all by not driving. And enjoy this cool 1907 ad for Coca Cola which could be used to soothe your jumpy nerves!

One more thought. The date on the calendar may say the Fourth of July but it’s really Independence Day.

Have a good day, my friends!