Survived Trader Joe’s this morning (oh–you too?).

Watched closely by the cats, occasionally removing them from boxes, we de-Christmased the house. “WHAT ALREADY???” my friend texted. But we’ve had Christmas since 11/23, when we decorated our faux tree. As much of a Crazy Christmas Lady as I am, even I am ready to face 2024 w/out blinking lights and a Santa face in mine wherever I turn.

After packing up my favorite season, we’ll eat Panda Express and play Santa’s gift to us of Cards Against Humanity Family Edition.

And then we’ll drift to various parts of the house, gaming, reading, puttering, playing the piano and guitar (one of us enjoying a hot, lavender scented bath), until the ball drops.

Yours in wishing for Peace and a 2024 filled with promise,

PB.