That time of the year again...

 Once again, the holidays are upon us. The time of the year when people act like the people they think they are during the rest of the year. Cynical as that might sound it's actually a good thing. Why? Because people are actually good to one another for a month or two out of the year. They're actually trying to be their best selves. That is commendable and should be recognized. 

This season I and my adoptive family did something I've wanted to do for a very long time. We donated $700 in toys to a local charity that I remember from when I was a child. There were several years when the only Christmas presents my brother an I would get were from this charity, and it was about time for me to give back. It was truly one of the few times that I can say (or remember) that I was actually happy in my life. I look forward to doing it again next year. 

This is also a time of the year when the loneliness takes hold, the remembrances of people you loved and cared for come back, the regrets, the lost time, missing them since they passed away. Looking back at the missteps of your life and wonder why you didn't or why you did or took certain actions, and how that landed you where you are in life. The holidays will do that to you...

But as you get older, hopefully you get wiser and pass that wisdom along to others. With that I say this to those who find this blog: Do not wait to say what needs to be said, or let you feelings be known. Try to not be afraid of sharing your heart with someone, they might share theirs with you, and that could be the start of something very special. Don't be afraid to take risks! Know that you will not always succeed but you will always learn from the experience. When you get the opportunity to love someone, love with everything you are! With every fiber of your being! You might get your heart broken, or you may just find the one that will love you back and never leave you alone ever again! You've got to take that chance, because as far as I know you only live once (or twice, maybe a third time so you can finally get it right). 

That's all this old fat man can say tonight, but I'll post again before the year is over. 

To those that find this blog... Read what I just wrote, and be good to those you care about, don't take for granted that they will always be around. Because life can separate you for no good reason.

PE.ace