Same here. Mistress was my first real friend here, and she given me a lot of support when I've needed it most, so she'll always have my utmost respect. As a fellow writer, and as a friend. I'm relieved to hear she's doing better now

I really hope she gets the library job she's been wanting.
In terms of christmas, there are a couple of light shows near where I live, but they usually don't get going until closer to christmas. One of those is this place called candycane lane, and my family goes there every year

I'm not sure how it got started or when, but every year, most of the people in this neighborhood set up some pretty elaborate decorations and displays on and outside their house, and it's turned out as an attraction ever since. Tons of people show up there each night to see the displays

Christmas is easily my favorite time of year^_^.