It's the Season!

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The Christmas season. A time to reflect. A time to love. A time to help and share. A time for Praise. A time for prayer. And a time for music and magic.

And so it is for most everyone that I know. So as it goes, we set out to find someone to help that we don't know. Our group selected a local family, which consists of Granny, age 55, her daughter whom is expecting, age 24, the daughter's husband, age 26, and two of the daughter's children from a prior relationship, aged 2 and 3.

We contacted the family to determine their needs. Granny wears size 4x clothing and men's size 9 high top boots for support. Her daughter is the only person who works outside the home and asked for a good mop to clean the house when she gets home. Her husband asked for some sturdy work boots ( a bit suspicious because does not work), and some kitchen furniture. The children will be helped with the usual toys, clothing, and bedding. The father's other children outside the home will have to get theirs elsewhere. We were told that although the family is in dire need of help, not to expect a thank you from them. We replied that was not important to us.
So, they will get a healthy truckload of stuff from our group of 16 more fortunate persons. And we will feel better about ourselves for a while.

In thinking about this, I realized no one will be paying any taxes on this incident. We, the givers, will actually get a tax deduction. But something is missing here. Our country needs more money now. So, why can't Obama tax the poor for all the freebies they get? Seems to be fair, don't you think? After all, I think the wealthy have to report all income, including significant gifts, that they receive.

Well, since it is the Season, posts during this next week will be limited to happy crap. No politics. No griping. Just about love, family visits, and Santa. But after Rose Bowl Day....
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