Greetings !!

With this being Dec.31st of 2010, obviously this will be the last writing of this year. Many of you are thinking of what your New Year's resolution will be, or have already decided prior to this year ending.
I know most people think about what the year has been about and how everything that has taken place has changed us and made us what we are and where we are today. Whether all that has made us stronger or defeated us will determine what we plan to do to change ourselves in whatever way would benefit us the most.
Some will strive to be healthier, if possible, some will further educate themselves to enrich their lives in one way or another. For others it might be to change who we stay connected with or mingle with; improve our circle of friends,
acquaintances, business connections,etc. Whatever resolution(s) you make, however you decide to change yourself or your life, make sure the desire to make that change, or reach that goal you strive for, is the constant light at the end of the tunnel, and is the brightness of each day you live.
Not one day is reclaimable and the future only comes one day at a time, but each one is worth making the most of it.
Make it better for yourself and everyone you care about. You won't regret it.
Happy New Year to everyone and God bless all my friends and family.

When Jesus Met Santa

I found this poem on www.thewritingforum.net. It is written by Michael Mack.
Thought everyone might enjoy reading it.


“When Jesus Met Santa”

Jesus and his cousin John,
A man of trusted soul,
Traveled up to find that man
They'd heard of at the Pole.

Santa then was not the man
That we all know today,
Carting gifts around the world
On reindeer-driven sleigh.

He was just a man who cared,
A rather simple sort
Who gifted children in his town
Because of his huge heart..

So Jesus, John and Santa met.
As, outside, cold winds blew
And Jesus said, "My friend, I have
A job for you to do."

"The word has traveled all the way
From here to Galilee
Of how you share your love for all
With generosity."

"You put smiles on children's faces
With your merriment and mirth
And I want you to deliver gifts
To everyone on earth!"

"To everyone on Earth? You mad??!!
Said Santa, with a snort.
"There are lots of people,friend.
I'd not know where to start!"

"And, just in case you haven't seen
I've not the normal girth.
It's not a belly that's designed
For traveling the earth."

"No matter", spoke up John, whose hands
Were starting to feel frozen.
"The Lord will give you all you need.
Be glad that you've been chosen."

But Santa said, "How can this work?"
Gift all in just one day?"
The Lord replied, "You'll do it
With a reindeer-driven sleigh."

"Reindeer??", Santa snorted, "They
Are such a worthless lot.
"I'd need some creatures built for speed.
Is that the best you've got?"

Jesus smiled and so did John,
With twinkles in their eye.
"Not ordinary reindeer, friend
But reindeer that can fly."

"Flying reindeer??" Santa laughed.
"I've heard it all this time.
You sure you haven't oversipped
The sacrificial wine??"

"And what about the presents, then?
Now where do I get those?
Millions of gifts for everyone..
Some magic, I suppose?"

"I'm sending you a group of elves",
Said Jesus, with a smile.
They'll spend the year preparing
Gifts for every living child."

"Some elves? You're sending me some elves?"
The smiling man replied.
"Some reindeer and a group of runts
To help me?!", Santa cried.

"And this costume I'm supposed to wear..
You're telling me it's red?!?
And a cap with some white tassel?
Give me something else instead!

People who wear red up here
Er, walk a little funny.
Don't want some six foot eskimo
Refer to me as honey!!!"

Jesus smiled and said, "Good friend,
The job has many perks.
Let me point them out to you
And how this whole thing works".

"Millions of kids will idolize
The person that you are.
They'll pray to you, write songs to you.
You'll be their biggest star."

"Kids will mind their manners and
Be courteous to all.
They want to be on Santa's list
Each Christmas when you call."

"They'll go to bed on Christmas Eve
Anticipatingly,
And, for their thanks for what you do.
Leave cookies by the tree."

"Well, now it's sounding better!
It could be a worthwhile trip!
They'll leave me cookies, did you say?
Could you make them chocolate chip??"

The trio talked all through the night
On details, I suppose.
Jesus agreed to a reindeer
With a headlight for a nose.

Santa agreed to wear the clothes,
Although he hated red
And everything was worked out
By the time they went to bed.

So that's the way it is, my friends.
Dear Santa roams the land
On sled propelled by reindeer
And Jesus's loving hand.

Leave out your milk and cookies
Pray before you go to bed
And know that Santa and Jesus
Are both watching, overhead.

© Michael Mack

My Unfulfilled Wish

I wish I could've known how you were feeling
Before you said we were through.
You showed no indication you were hurting
And all this time I was the fool.
You said you wanted us to not see
Each other for awhile.
So I still don't know how you feel
But I don't like this trial.
The days are so uncertain
And the nights are worse yet.
We don't have much of a future
I'm willing to bet.
You'll drag this on and not even call,
You didn't even acknowledge the card
I sent at all.
I know this is all one-sided in what I say here
But all I want is to love you
And for you to be near.

How to Enhance your Identity or Personality

All of us basically know what makes up our personality, what makes us who we are by what our likes and dislikes are, and how it determines what our life turns out to be. Who we make friends with, who we network with, how well we work with others, how we are perceived by everyone we come in contact with, is determined by what we are like as individuals and our interaction with everything we come in contact with. Some of the characteristics we describe ourselves with are: easy going, hard working, laid back, happy with our job, easy to get along with, patient, understanding,etc. Maybe we need to explore what other qualities or characteristics that would change not only our personality, but also enhance our own self esteem and self image by realizing just what other ingredients we actually unknowingly possess.
In acknowledging these we have to honestly and with self-scrutiny determine whether they reside within us or not.
How many of us are eager or creative? Or do we want to be funny or fun-loving?
Do any of us strive to be influential or capable, credible compliant or even conscientious for that matter? These and more adjectives for us to choose from would cause us to mold ourselves around and build ourselves upon. Whichever traits or qualities we decide we possess or would like to acquire, detailed examination of each quality would have to be done to determine what makes up that quality and how each of us would incorporate it into our own individual life in order to know that it was reflected in our actions, thoughts and every day lives. The more we develop in our personality, the brighter our daily existence could become. The more tolerant and even tempered we might turn out to be.
From A to Z(or thereabouts)here are several more qualities to pick from to see what we could possibly become:

Accountable,adaptable,aggressive,ambitious,
articulate,assertive,authentic,broadminded,
calm,caring,cheerful,clean,clever,committed,
compassionate,composed,daring,efficient,
ethical,experienced,flexible,forgiving,
friendly,generous,gracious,helpful,honest,
imaginative,independent,intuitive,just,
knowledgeable,levelheaded,logical,loving,
loyal,mature,meticulous,optimistic,
organized,persuasive,polite,positive,
productive,professional,quiet,reliable,
resourceful,respectful,savvy,sincere,
smart,tasteful,tough,upbeat,wise,witty