This is a month that can be dreaded, exciting, stressful, enjoyable, or just tolerated while waiting the arrival of the new year. All of these emotions can pull you down, or energize you. Think about it. How does the word December effect you? I choose to get energized by it, since I anticipate being gifted by family and friends and giving to them. I love to give to others, but I honestly enjoy receiving gifts more. It just demonstrates, to me, that someone put money and effort into the gift. I love being recognized anytime it happens. Can any of you readers share my honesty? Do you still do the in-store purchasing? A benefit of such is that the stores are not as crowded. A benefit is that you get to touch, try-on, and leave the store without taking it home unnecessarily. This is a stress releaser for me. How about your shopping preferences? I have always been appreciative of social event but I have not been good about attending in-person work parties, or family parties. Covid-19 risks squelched my enthusiasm, but vaccines have reawakened my enthusiasm. Have you recovered from the pandemic yet? How did it happen for you? What effort did you have to put into it? Can you offer suggestions for those who have not fully recovered yet? How are you viewing your December? Can you awaken a positive thought of December? If not today, tomorrow? Happy New Year!