It's That Time of Year....

This holiday season brings out the altruist in many of us.....something about decorating the house, gathering with family and celebrating together reminds us of all those who can't afford to do the same. And the pleas on TV and radio help us to think about where to contribute and just how to give back.

So our condo building is organizing a small effort to give toys to kids in our immediate area who, without the contribution, would wake up to an empty Christmas morning. One owner sent out an invitation to a Friday evening holiday gathering, another suggesting people could drop off an unwrapped toy, and my neighbor and I decorating a shopping cart to accept any donations. The cart already boasts a few teddy bears, Matchbox cars and some building blocks.

And then later there was an evening knock on our door.....Fenway barked a greeting as always as I made my way down the hall. I opened the door to see my smiling friend who lives way up on the eighth floor....she extended her hand and gave me a box of Christmas cookies. 

The season of giving....I love it....and the cookies are delicious!