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It’s been a long haul, folks. Doctoral applications, The Long Valley, work, and basic concerns of everyday life have kept me unprecedentedly busy. Now that the last note of The Long Valley has been penned, and my doctoral applications have been signed, sealed, and delivered, I am beginning to rest easy, just in time for the holiday season.

For two months, my life has been all work and no play. The funny thing is, even though I’m wiped out, I am proud of the work that I’ve done, and I do not regret the unflinching commitment and dedication I have devoted to the process of each venture. In short, my efforts were worth it; and now, it’s time for some play!

Emerging from the fog of busyness at this time of year is especially rewarding. Thanksgiving was yet another annual opportunity to feast, but this time after a famine of many sorts. I hadn’t seen my family in months, or consumed a homemade meal for who knows how long. Everything was delicious, significant, and special.

And now, Christmas is just around the bend, and I can’t wait to stroll around the city amidst festive lights and decorations. The music, the chilly winter air, the smell of Christmas trees and fresh wreaths, people out in coats, scarves, and knit caps: it all makes life a bit cozier, sweeter, and warmer.

May this holiday season bring us all joy, happiness, and peace as we make our way toward an exciting and promising new year.

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