Flu and Bourbon

Why are we so frenetic at this time of year? Does this make us feel superior in some way? I can't imagine that is the answer. On the 21st of December, I refuse, absolutely refuse, to do more than the bare minimum. Oddly this has led me to a better understanding of God's commandment to keep the Sabbath holy, particularly by eschewing non-essential labor. I know several of my dearest friends will shake their heads (I know who you are, don't you laugh!). While they love me, they still think I have a few loose screws - maybe I do. That's alright. What lovely conversations for us in the Afterlife - or maybe not. Possibly most of it will be moot then. I'm almost afraid to post this, Between my ordinary and abiding "craziness," I have flu now for 5 days and have found Old Granddad to work better than NyQuill! One abiding thing is true. You are loved by the Lord our God and you are loved by me! I wish you and yours a Blessed New Year!