hollybrooke | I guess the holiday spirit isn't dead after all

I worked a 10 to 6 shift yesterday before I got to come home. One of the last customers I had was asking me how long the store was open and if I had to work until the store closed. I told him, "We close at 7, but I get off in about ten minutes." He had a twenty dollar bill coming back in his change, and he asked to get some fives back. I gave him back his change, and he gave me a five and said, "Merry Christmas."

I didn't even bag any groceries or anything for him, but it was a very nice gesture.

Anyway, we're getting a bit of an unexpected guest for Christmas. One of our family friends is going through a breakup from his ol' lady that he's been with for at least a decade (or it feels like they've been together that long). I have no idea if he's squatting here, or if Dad's just letting him stash his camper with all of his stuff in it in our driveway (which is what Dad made it sound like)...but yeah.

Anyway, to all who read this....Merry Christmas.