Just spent all my spare time in the last two days stringing popcorn. The tree looks interesting. I can't say that I'll do this again, but I'm glad that I did it at least once. I'm also glad that I do not have to rely on popcorn as my sole decoration. What a pain it was to get it on the string. Can't count how many times I stuck that big needle in my fingers. And the mess I made. Popcorn all over the floor.
Now the tree is ready for the rest of our decorations. I guess when I take the tree down, I will probably give the popcorn to my chickens. I don't think it will hurt them. I wonder if that's what people did with it years ago when it played a more prominent role in decorating the Christmas tree. I know I've heard talk of putting it outside for the birds to eat. Same principle.
Got our first Christmas card in the mail yesterday. I hadn't even given any thought to Christmas cards until that one came in the mail. I guess now is the time to get them out and start addressing them. I'll probably address a few a night until I have them all done. I think last year I sent out about 35 cards, and I expect to send out about the same amount this year.
Our football team played in the semi-final playoffs tonight. I was unable to go, since the game was so far away and the band had to leave the school so early. The kids were thrilled by the trip, because they got to ride a charter bus rather than a school bus. They are not expected to get back to the school until quite late. Jacqueline called me when the game was over. Our team lost. I know everyone is disappointed by the loss, however, this is the farthest the team has gone in a very long time. Who knows, next year they may go even further.
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