Bring on the Joy!!

old fashioned sugar cookies with peppermint cream cheese frosting

   Warning!  The photograph above contains baked goods that are not pie or pie related.  If this offends your senses, I am truly sorry for you.

   On Thursday afternoon, it all began with a series of sneezes.  Then progressed to a feeling similar to running under water.  Now, the cold has settled into a runny/congested nose (who knew that was possible) coupled with a disoriented feeling.  Considering I find most days slightly disorienting, I thought I would just go with it.  I am going to pretend that my cold does not exist.  I'll let you know how that works out.

   A review of the pear, apple, cranberry pie:  It was damn good!  I think it might, quite possibly, be the best pie I have made.  The pairing of pear and cranberry worked very well.  And the oatmeal crumble was very tasty.  I would recommend this pie as a seasonal alternative to pumpkin or even apple (although I do love apple).  I had a piece for breakfast just to confirm these statements.  Yep, still yummy!

   Since we are talking seasons.  Let's talk about how I am so not feeling Christmas this year.  Which is very sad considering it is my favorite holiday.  I love getting together with friends and family.   love giving gifts (purchased and homemade).  I love putting up a tree.  I love Christmas music.  I love snow.  So what's going on here?  It's now only two weeks until Christmas and I am not feeling it.

   I guess I had better start listening to the insane amount of Christmas music I have in my collection. I must give a shout out to Chuck and Stephen for this.  Both hooked me up with holiday music this year!  Maybe, I need to buy a few more presents. or pick out a tree.  I had better do something soon.  There is a lot to do before Christmas Eve, which by the way, is on the 23rd if you are me.  I have an annual gathering at my house for friends and family.  Generally it is on Christmas Eve.  This year it is on the 23rd.  And, yes, I am dealing with it.  In the past, this might have sent me into a tailspin.  But I am working through it.  I am learning to roll with it.  I am learning to let go.

  Joy to the World - Sufjan Stevens

It's that time of year.  I gotta snap out of it!  For all of you out there who celebrate Christmas, I hope you are feeling joyful!