Normally, it is with sheer delight I embark into the holiday season. I typically have my Christmas shopping near completion, my Christmas cards in the works and all my gifts shipped by mid December. This year is decidedly different. I am pairing down my to do list, trying to focus more on the real meaning of Christmas and making a conscious effort to spend my time doing more meaningful things. Although, we have a handful of events to attend, a couple excuses to get all decked out and long list of Christmas movies to watch I will do my best to not get wrapped up in the frenzy of the season.
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| The Seattle Great Wheel at sunset. |
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| Downtown, it is already beginning to look a lot like Christmas. |