Yes, it’s December. Yes, I should be getting ready for Christmas. Yes, I have been shopping for gifts. Yes, I have been decorating slowly but surely. No, I do not seem to be getting in the mood.

I went running this week in a running skirt and short sleeve shirt. In December. In Upstate New York.

The ground is green. Lawns are starting to look like they need to be mowed again. In December. In Upstate New York.

Just about a week after Thanksgiving I was feeling all festive. It was nice out. Flurries were in the air. I made cards. Not enough for my list but five. I haven’t been inspired to make more since then. Since November.

So I am going to forget the rain that is coming. I am going to forget that I would prefer snow to rain. I am going to spend the next few days getting in the spirit.