Merry Christmas!

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I woke at about eight.  Started waking about eight.  I thought I pretty much felt the wrist shake alarm then, then started getting up.  But, after dressing lightly for house functions, coming down and feeding Sassy, getting the machine lit, and such, it is 9:38 by my clock.  Looks like the post timer is accurate these days, for now.  Never count on that, they alter those things as they wish.

Still, awake.  It is a bit dreary out there, no snow.  Oh, but don't discount the beauty of it.  Or that this sort of weather draws people closer?  It shows the mystery.  Which, while a fine thing, on a good day, can be daunting on a bad day.  Other people, as difficult and else they can be, are better company than the cold and damp and unknown on some days.

I'm in a better way, so today is just blindingly beautiful, in more of fall than winter scape.  I'll take it, as if I had a choice.  Like many good or bad things, on large scales, not much we can honestly do about it as individuals.  I do wonder if energy prices are controlled by governments and corporations, to within their capacity, to yank money out of the economy or put it back in, as central planning suggests is needed.

The more the play with pseudo sciences (non-sciences) as if they were actually capable of being tested and proven out, the worse it will get when they apply those non-theories.  I suppose they are theories, but no matter how they try, they can't actually experiment with whole local, national, and international economies.  Something is always leaking out, around, or through, anything they try to measure at every level.  Money, like a beautiful woman, only wants to be seen by those she thinks she can control.  The rest will use, abuse, and be rid of her.

Oh, right.  It's Christmas.  Just thinking out loud, and the words fly by.  At least not too harshly.  All that about the weather and fuel costs?  Okay.  But, to tie that up?  If they are keeping it warmer, or someone is, it is to keep costs down.  Or no one is currently bashing the energy companies/producers.  The more they fight, the more regional or national prices go up?  Maybe.  Or, if Europe doesn't need, or more money is wanted in the local economies, then prices are lowered through more moderate weather.  Conspiracy theory?  Keep taking your jab and stay in line.  Same type of trick, different department.  Good luck, kiddo, you are going to need it.  *grins*

Wonderful though.  Not hungry yet, but plan on chicken for lunch or dinner, and  if hungry later, that little new york strip.  Thick cut, but rather a small portion.  Only a pound, at an inch and a half thick.  But it will do nicely.

I'll attempt to call my mother around... well... any time now.  Hopefully before she is in her meal mode, or too much company.  Never can tell with her.  She is slowing, these days.  As are all her people.  So it's... not always so frantic, or even possible, and with smaller and smaller herds of folks.  But she still has good folk around.

It's not always about being with the ones you love, it's sometimes about loving the ones you are with.  I'll send a few texts as well.  And... here, to let you know, I am praying for you, by name if I know it, by station in life, wisdom choices, graces, and follies if I don't... though... I'll crisscross your name if I know it, and you well enough to... understand at least a bit.  Don't worry.  It's... all to the good.  I don't want to die with even an unthrown stone in my hand.  Maybe a poke to the ribs, but... that's in a good way.  :p

Well, on with things.  Good day and Merry Christmas.  Say a little prayer.  Add me or not, think of your family, gratitude to God and even man (and, yes, women too, Stan).  Eat well, stay warm and dry.  If you must serve today?  Serve through Christ if you can't serve with pleasure for your own sake.  And if you are working, be aware we are grateful to those whose duty requires this sacrifice too.  Amen.

Now... get off my porch!