Please forgive my delay. There’s been construction at my apartment and I’ve been without internet for DAYS, people. I’m not avoiding the end.

December brings many things and Christmas cards are a part of that! I really enjoy getting Christmas cards. Being a Southerner, it really seems to be part of the culture. Some of my past NYC roommates in NYC would tease me for how many cards would come this time of year, showcasing photos of seemingly put-together families. To be honest though, the more the merrier. I enjoy writing letters, so to have about a month of receiving mail feels like a little piece of Heaven. Just know, I even pay attention to what stamps you all select. I have a deep appreciation of specialty stamps. My sister gets even more cards than I do. And I’ve picked up a few traditions from her. She lines a set of double doors in their Alabama home with Christmas cards. And once Christmas is over, she collects all of the cards and puts them on a key ring. Why does she do this, you ask? She prays, throughout the following year, for each family or single person who sends her a card. I decided, a few years ago, to do the same thing. So my ending is praying for the rest of you 2021 jokers, which I did on the first of December. I hope you felt it. You all are very special to me and getting your cards each year reminds me of how dang lucky I am to know you, your families and even your pets. I received my first Christmas card of 2022 on the same day. So with an ending, comes a beginning.

I won't stop writing, don’t you worry. Thank you for reading my posts too. I realized it makes me feel very known and loved. 🎄🔔❄️