Here we are, post Christmas. When I was a kid, that lasted quite a while.

We never put up our Christmas Tree until after supper on December 23. Then, we put on the lights; and installed the angel on top. After breakfast the next morning, we hung all the ornaments. As we kids got older, it became difficult to find room for all of them!

Then the Tree stayed up until January 6. After supper that evening, we\’d take it down. Santa had always \”forgotten\” a treat under the Tree; so Christmas didn\’t quite end until then.

This holiday season — in fact, all of 2020 — has been weird, and not only for me. It\’s been strange for everyone, all over the world.

COVID-19. There\’s been some wild, crazy weather in the USA the last couple of days, including tornadoes. On Christmas Day I usually get together with the folks who lived nearby while I was growing up; this year I decided to skip it. I sure missed seeing them, but why take unnecessary chances with that virus?

Yesterday the chill factor was still in the 30s. Between that and my wardrobe problems, I decided to \”ride\” indoors again. I blew my diet big time, and I do mean BIG. Now I\’ve got to bring my palate back to heel.

This morning I took a ride to Walmart, despite the cold weather. At least the wind was calm. I got some peppermint bark on sale; and wouldn\’t you know, I forgot to get Xmas cards for next year. The most important post Christmas item!

Walmart wasn\’t crowded at all; in fact, it was rather empty. I was in and out rather quickly. In the store, I began to feel a bit hungry. I\’m proud of myself for having resisted the donut case!