The passing of time is an odd thing. The events we look forward to seem to take forever to arrive, and then, in an instant, we are looking at them in the rearview mirror in the form of a memory.

I guess that remark has been inspired by this whole day after Christmas “damn that flew by” vibe Uncle Paul is feeling today.

It inspired me to make a note to self that I wanted to pass along.

You know that

Count your blessings stuff?

Show gratitude thingamabob?

Peace on earth, good will to men (women too) deal?

That reason for the season thingy?

And how about all that tolerance you demonstrated from that relative who downright pisses you off to the kind soul who was “bah humbugging” when you were “God bless us, everyoneing”?

Well now that its done, I hope you will consider making them your permanent companions.

I will warn you upfront that the road ahead might be bumpy.

There will be no Christmas music, holiday parties and decorations to remind you.

And you will want to revert back to your inner “SOB” a few times too, but . . .

I’m thinking the ROI might be quite substantial.

Today, you are cordially invited to simply keep the spirit alive!