Well, this is it…the last week before the ‘Fat Man’ comes to town!
I hope everyone is as ready as they want to be, and I also hope commercialism hasn’t made every soul captive.
The most important and wonderful part of the holidays is getting together with family and reconnecting with friends who we don’t always have as much time to see as we would like to.
For those that have to spend a quieter Christmas because of isolation or being alone, I hope that someone in your life kindly remembers you and drops by to brighten up your day. Even a phone call would be gladly received, I’m sure.
This Christmas at the Ritchie house will be one of family festivities, as we will all be together in one place at one time – ten of us in total but four out of ten are seven or younger, so you can image the chaos. Throw in about four more extended family and the celebration begins.
Well, this year we already received a retro game of RISK in hopes of some interactive ‘world conquering’ board play. For those that don’t know; this game can ignite even the demurest person to become ruthless and aggressive, battling in the fight to conquer the world. It reminds me of the real world and all the fighting for control going on.
It’s not for the faint of heart! I know; more than 20 years ago dad was in the game with his two sons. At the time, in the wee hours of the morning after playing for most of the night, temperatures were rising and we decided then that it was time to cool off…no more RISK! I am hoping now, the years and cooler temperaments will ensue as the players use skill and tactics to overcome their adversaries. If not, the game will have to be tucked away again for another 20 years.
From our house to yours, wishing you times for treasured memories, lots of laughs to make your heart glad, joy to fill your soul and peace to reign above all.
Merry Christmas and all good wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
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