I generally don’t look forward to Christmastime, but this year, things have been pretty good.
The grands and I have been to two nice, walk-around displays of Christmas lights, and, amazingly for a woman “of a certain age”, this has turned into a party weekend with business associates and friends.
Friday night was the company party, the nicest I’ve ever been to: not one of those dreadful corporate affairs, but a pleasant, low-key gathering with co-workers and their families, including 9 little ones from ages 1-9.
Tonight was an hors d’oeuvre and dessert get-together with old friends and colleagues, some of whom I’ve known for over 5 years.
Not to knock the Cape’s hospitality industry which keeps the region afloat, but I prefer a buffet-style party in a home instead of a sit-down dinner in a restaurant or a function room.
People can wander as they like, talk with whomever they like, and laugh whenever they like.
Tomorrow morning, I’ll be joining two of my close galpals, for breakfast. In a home. As it should be.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.