Reflections of the Season

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This picture is taken at Anthropology in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. I always love the visual merchandising of an Anthropology store and this one didn't disappoint. I like how the pictures reflect my taking the picture, also. I used to hate it, when I needed to take a picture and that would happen. I have a love hate relationship with retail during the holidays. But, I have to say this year I am totally in love with my job. Today I start a new part of my job that is exciting. I was not only hired as an assistant manager, but as a support manager. So, I will be traveling in the area ( could be from Maryland to Conneticut) to help in other stores. Today, I go to King of Prussia in Pennsylvania. Ironically, I was excited because my bestest friend lives out that way and I wanted to take her shopping. She has brain cancer, and it ends up, she is having her second surgery in three years to remove a brain tumor today. I hope at the end of my four day stint to be able to visit her when she is back home(from afar) and drop off a little seasonal cheer for her recovery. Prayers for my friend are welcome. Yesterday, I visited a couple of my favorite places: Convention Hall in Asbury Park and St. Catharine's church. Each jam packed full of people. I am getting used to being in crowds again. But, still careful to wear a mask when I feel uncomfortable. I wear one at work and all the chorus members in the concert at St. Catharines wore a mask. It was beautiful concert and I will share a favorite song I heard. They have a great website: Caritas Chamber Chorale Quote of the Day: "Once again we find ourselves enmeshed in the Holiday Season, that very special time of year when we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as trying to find a parking space at the mall. We traditionally do this in my family by driving around the parking lot until we see a shopper emerge from the mall, then we follow her, in very much the same spirit as the Three Wise Men, who 2,000 years ago followed a star, week after week, until it led them to a parking space." - Dave Barry, humor columnist Song of the Day: The Holly and the Ivy

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