Twas the countdown to Christmas and strewn all about
were presents and packages I purchased while out.
Frustration and fussing won't help me to bind
the ribbons and wrappings on gifts I can't find.

With 12 days to finish (or start) this event
I need to get busy, get packages sent.
Christmas has gone from a sweet celebration
to a gimme that, my turn, selfish occasion.

But I'll still play along while hating this game
I'll spend lots of money for presents so lame,
I'll smile while singing a tad bit off key
knowing Christ is the Gift He gave you and gave me.

Vote Today

Today the voters of AL went to the polls to see if they will correct their tax structure.  I wonder if enough of us can vote "yes" to affect change.  The pundits say that the referendum will fail.  I'll be so sad if it does.  However, change is difficult, no impossible!  If only people would walk through some of these high schools and see the poor facilities and lack of focus.  You can see that the parents are failing first, and the community is failing too. 

This aol journal IM option is sure cool.