On Dec 8, 8:43 am, "Barb" > wrote:
> So here in Staffordshire, it's been twilight all day, cold and raining.
> Just think how miserable it must have been (or still is!) for those without
> proper houses and heating! Or in the trenches in WW1?
>
> It's very hard to stay motivated, and I wish we could just hibernate.
>
> I heard one opinion that this is why the early Christians stuck Xmas near
> the winter solstice, to take advantage of an alleviation of the winter blues
> and to have a much-needed feast!
>
> Barb UK

I do sympathise Barb. I emigrated from England to the States ten years
ago, and live in Arizona. It is 70 degrees most days in december.
Brrrr!!!!

While I sympathise, I must ask it...did you expect any other advice on
this group than "errr....make and drink more wine dude!"

Hic!

xxx

Sean