Great post Charles.
Christmas has also caused me to reflect on the past decade when gambling took over my life.
For the past number of years ,Christmas was a struggle. My mind was frantic waiting on my pre -Christmas pay coming Into the bank – and Christmas shopping was all last minute.
This year I feel relaxed – I still have some shopping to do but I am looking forward to a relaxed day in town with enough money not only to cover Christmas but also to have an ok January . I will stop fora nice meal and maybe a glass of wine with hubby.
All the people I won’t see again until after Christmas have had their gifts and there was no excuse of accidentally leaving it at home on the hall table! (I don’t even have a hall table )
Life is really good next year and I know it will just get better.