Once a week we get a bunch of mailers plonked in our mailboxes from local branches of national supermarkets featuring special seasonal offers. Found it hard to believe but today we received our first Christmassy one. Appeared to be full of rubbishy toys. Made me feel very sorry for all the poor young parents out there who see this junk that they can't really afford but feel compelled to buy.
Had a second reminder that Christmas is on its merry way out on this evening's dogwalk, down in the bottom field of the lightning tree circuit. Along one edge there are a few holly bushes. More like trees really. And some of them are covered in berries. Never seen anything like it. Quite spectacular. Especially when lit by the low evening sun.
Hmm, now I come to think of it, Christmas is only about ten weeks away. Where does the time go?
janetweightreed
The berries are beautiful, and isn't it said that lots of berries means a harsh winter? Who cares.
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What I really do care about is the fact that the most dreadful season of the year is on its way, and the word Christmas will be seen every where!!!!
I am with you, I always feel so sorry for the young parents out there trying to get through this hideous commercial mine field. Did you hit a nerve? yes you did