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It is once again time for Lakeland’s annual Christmas parade.  This year I’ll be doing a bit more than spectating.  I’ve foolishly lovingly volunteered to join my child’s school’s float committee.  That’s right; I’m building a parade float.  We’ve been meeting weekly since early in October planning, building, and decorating.  The final steps will take place this weekend and on Thursday night (December 6th), we’ll grace the streets of downtown Lakeland.  I’ll be walking the route while she gets to ride in relative comfort on the float of course.  Come on out and wave at us.  Merry Christmas.

– steve

My daughter’s time has arrived.  She finally gets the true meaning of Christmas.  She’s in the spirit.  No, I’m not talking about the religious stuff.  I’m talking holiday decorations.  For a couple of years now she has been into the little ceramic village that decorates her room.  That’s cool, but that is her and her mother’s deal.

It happened the other night.  We were out in the driveway installing the fresh Christmas tree on to its base.  She glanced over the cul-de-sac taking in the sights and sizing up the light displays that have already gone up.  Then she says to me, “this year we need to beat the neighbors.”  Awesome.  Game on.  It’s good to be the dad.  Oh yeah, and I promise we’ll talk about little infant baby Jesus (eight pounds, seven ounces) while we work on lighting up the house this weekend.  It’s Christmas for heaven’s sake.

– steve

While scanning my Google Reader earlier this month, I came across the announcement of a meeting for area bloggers at the Black and Brew in downtown Lakeland.  I’m going to go and see what it’s all about.  I’m going to open up the comments on this post so new people I meet tonight can sound off or share a link or whatever.

– steve

I haven’t touched a keyboard since Thanksgiving.  We broke tradition this year and evacuated civilization and spent the entire 4-day holiday weekend in the woods.  (we celebrated Thanksgiving on Wednesday)  It was stress-free and relaxing.  We even had a special guest join us for the weekend at my request.  I’m very glad he did.  It’s always satisfying to escape the hustle and bustle to get away to a simpler place.  It’s nice to make time to clear your mind and reflect on life, love, family and the important stuff in life.  I hope he enjoyed his visit as much as we did.  Even a caveman needs his space and time.

 p.s. - grammer check suggests I say “cave dweller” as to not be gender biased.  I’ll take that into consideration.

– steve

I have many things to be thankful for:  family, health, prosperity, happiness.  I’ve been out for a few days so let me just be brief and sum up by saying — Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  This year the cookies were my favorite.  Thanks.

– steve