Learning from the Holidays

In Doggone! It's Time for a Few Lessons from Sioux's Page, Sioux asks,

“What have you learned about writing or life from the holidays?”

·      Holidays are stressful!

·      I can’t pick my family members.

·      I don’t have to buy gifts. My time means a lot to some people.

·      Watch my purse.

·      Smile more.

·      I can always try harder.

·      Enjoy myself and stop putting so much pressure on myself.

·      Remember the reason for the holiday.

·      Holidays are a good reason to appreciate those I care about.

·      I don’t know how many more holidays I will have with my father who is 96.

·      I enjoy Christmas lights and more is better.

·      I like Christmas music but I don’t like hearing it on the radio before Thanksgiving.

·      I like watching Christmas movies

What have you learned from the holidays? Please share!