Contest postponed

The Murder by the Acre 10+1 Contest is officially postponed until after the first of the year due to lack of participation. The contest was meant to publicize MBTA, but everyone is too busy to participate. So apologies to those who were participating, but I simply can't afford to have a giveaway where only two people are competing. And maybe it was a bit too hard. I like puzzles and have tendency to think everyone likes puzzles. Anyway, that's that until after the New Year. I'll hang onto the prizes, and we'll see what happens then.

Not much else to tell you. I go to a heart and lung specialist Tuesday next week in Oklahoma City. We'll see if he can figure out what's going on with my cough. I know I sure am tired of having one. I hope he gives me a magical pill, and then it will be all right, kinda like the way McCoy was on Star Trek. Wouldn't that be nice?

I've been attempting to work on Christmas. I put up my Christmas tree and Christmas village. I have a few lights outside. I think that will be it for the decorating.

I have started ordering Christmas presents. Yes, I know it's a bit late, but so far everything seems to be working out. I hope nothing is out of stock. That would be unfortunate.

I'm off this afternoon. I have to go to the eye doctor, the hospital, the library, the bank, the car wash, and finally back home to do laundry, clean the kitchen, and, I hope, take nap!

This weekend I plan to finish the December family newsletter as well as work on my Christmas cards. I'm late, but that's okay. I enjoy getting cards, and I enjoy sending them. It's all good.

Coming soon, I'll start the Christmas Celebration here on 51313 Harbor Street. Recipes, jokes, songs, photos, prizes, humor, and a few surprizes to help make your holiday brighter.

I think that's all I have to say right now. I hope your day is going well and that your holiday preparations are allowing you time to take a deep breath or two. Talk to you later.