Whilw we have enjoyment seeing all the beautiful decorations and lights everywhere, this is also the season of "rush-rush". Everyone is in a hurry! To me this is the worst time of year to be out driving or even in a car. Not only are people frazzled from their shopping sprees, but they may be "lifted" from all the Christmas parties. These parties aren't virtual and the booze isn't in the imagination. This happens every holiday, but I wonder what the statistics are for accidents for the month. Yesterday, in my work mode, I kept off the interstate as much as I could. (There is a 4 miles section I have to take it.) It is known as being dangerous and now with tourists from many states with different driving laws, and the rushing, it's plain bad. Saw one car with an accordian hood. Not a very nice Christmas present, I'd say.

I guess the Happy part of being out is the excitement of the time. I saw so many taking live Christmas trees to their cars. The smell is breathtaking, especially when you walk through the area where they are being sold.

My doggie is going to have a great Christmas/ birthday. Yes, she really was a Christmas puppy. Guess her Mom and Dad didn't plan right........People usually try to have puppies born 8 - 10 weeks before so puppies can be sold for Christmas, but with doggies, they have their own time-clock (LOL) so my "little girl" has to celebrate a double holiday -BUT_ this mama sees that she gets 2 gifts and is not cheated. And she was given the middle name of Noel to celebrate her special day. (Yes, it should be Noelle, I believe, because she is female.) This time, I saw a fire hydrant goodie jar with some sort of goodies inside. If she didn't already have a coat, there were some beauties in Target. Extremely chic. Must stay out of that store.

Well. guess it's time to start my day with our walk. Mama's got to be at a supermarket today doing the fun demo job with the raffle every 15 minutes. Un-fortunately, I'm in a quieter section, no samples- flowers. Oh well, you can't win them all.

Now what did I put my black apron................