It was very enjoyable to have friends over last night. I really should do it more often as it makes me feel a little more connected to others and keeps me from sheltering myself within the confines of my own world. It's funny how I love to travel and yet, moving around within my community has become so painful - just seeing people while going here and there can be quite unnerving.
I was able to get a few Christmas cards done this morning as well. I do love to hand write letters still, as I find just the act of having a pen in hand ends up being an artistic endeavor. It's very beautiful to watch words flow on paper from the ink of the pen as the hand guides it along. I do believe the scrolling letters written as they have been for thousands of years will not be something that endures time much longer with the advent of computers. I mean, look at me, I've joined in the slow death of penmanship as well! I've even resorted to jotting down notes on my iPhone or iPad for future reference. I look at the stacks of handwritten notes I have tucked away in my writing desk and wonder if those will be antiques someday.
Well, Christmas is nearing and I'm pretty much done with my forays into the retail jungle. Not much buying this year as I pretty much leave that up to the boys by giving them money and letting them go get what they need. When I do end up venturing into some of the shops, I come away with nothing as most of it is just stuff, albeit pretty stuff sometimes, but out of the context of the store, becomes rather lonesome when it's taken away from its "friends." (Wow, the sun just popped out from under the clouds - I think it's time to go outside and enjoy it while it lasts.)
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