Mass shootings....Anti-semitics on the rise...a pervasive atmosphere of conflict and hate.
This is the situation in the world today.
And yet Christmas and the season are still on the calendar.
As we are steeped in the horrendous news, let's rise above this and
be joyous
celebratory
and LOVING!
During my formative years. the Vietnam war dominated the news. I met a guy who was a Brigadier General who served in Vietnam and had vivid memories of two friends who served there and were never the same.
So, I've had a fixation about it. I''ve always been intrigued and always wanted to go.
Recently, a travel agency advertised a trip to Vietnam at a can't-resist price. So, I've decided to go -- with one exception! I'm not going to endure the dread of going on a super economy flight. With the crying babies, the coughers and the uncomfortable seats, I decided to zap the flight portion of the package.
So, I'm going Business Class!
Yea...it's more expensive but I get great treatment, I can roust about in the space reserved for the special people.
So, this is a GO!
I'm going to Vietnam!
We're in the final stretch of the year and I'm making the announcement:
I'M SHUTTING DOWN 2022!
I'm saying NO to new assignments.
I'm saying NO to requests for favors that are really work related!
I'm saying NO to working on any end-of-year committees.
I'm saying YES to vacations, YES to leisure and YES to ME!
