It’s Friday, so it is time for another edition of Caught My Eye! This weekly column takes a look at some of the stories I did not have time to write about during the week – sometimes with just a little sarcasm!

Here we are in the midst of the Christmas season! Like most men, my shopping has not started yet. I like to wait until about December 24 so it’s more of a challenge! Normally on Christmas Eve, we men hit the stores like we are getting ready to ascend Mount Everest and get all our shopping done in a few hours.

Then we come home and ask questions like, “Honey, where’s the tape?” or “Do we have wrapping paper?”

It’s not too late to get into the Christmas spirit. In the last couple of weeks, I attended some Christmas programs to get me in the spirit. The local school programs I attended were wonderful!

Also, there’s nothing like a walk through the local mall to get me in the Christmas Spirit – you can also scope out some items when you return on Christmas Eve to do your shopping…and sneak a peek inside Victoria’s Secret…

Don’t forget to give to those less fortunate this season. Times are tough so if you have a little extra this year, share it – buy some meals for folks at your local rescue mission, drop some cash in the red kettles, buy an extra toy and donate it to Toys for Tots. You’ll feel better for it!

Everybody deserves a nice Christmas!

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