[Coldwater Creek]

My husband had to call the public works office in our town yesterday, and was greeted by hello Merry Christmas. He was rendered almost speechless.

[Frwy]

I called the Medicare Rx line yesterday to sign up for a Rx Plan for 1-1-06. The woman who helped me do that was so pleasant and patient to answer all my questions. 45 minutes later when the process was complete, that government worker wished me a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and a Happy Birthday to boot. Turning 65 is a rather scary moment in time for me but all of this coming from a GOVERNMENT employee stunned me. What a nice surprise.

I always wish everyone on the phone a Merry Christmas (this time of year - no, not in July) If they don't like it they can get over it or it can stay in their minds and maybe the idea will find fertile soil and grow. The seed planting is my job. The rest is the Lord's.

Merry Christmas and a wish for a Wonderful New Year to everyone at and on FR.