a few of my favourite things

The next couple of days are the most exciting, the lead up to Christmas day --the time when all the family will be over, presents will be unwrapped and a sumptuous feast will be lain on a beautifully decorated table. It always begs the question, why do we hustle and bustle to make things perfect for a day that will be here and gone in no time at all? I suppose it is the thrill of possibilities, the feeling of working hard to give our families a memorable experience. No matter how big or small the affair, it should be something [...]