So, Christmas is coming. It seems like the stores try to shove your face in it earlier and earlier each year. This year it was Oct 30th. I couldn't believe the tree at the mall yesterday. Are you kidding me? We haven't had Halloween, Thanksgiving, don't forget Black Friday........ then Christmas!

Well, I guess the retailers are scared because of the economy and are trying to drive sales. Who knows....... ?? I guess they're hoping you spend more money. Or if you have a few more months to think about it, you'll fall into their trap.

We're going to Maine for Christmas this year. What ever possessed us to think of going to ME in Dec I have no idea, but we're supposed to go. I saw some of my New England friends on Facebook today saying it had snowed or was snowing. NOT a good sign. I haven't driven in snow for years. Not looking forward to that. I would almost rather visit ME in the fall when the leaves change, before it gets too cold and there is snow.