a lot of things happen this time of year - most of 'em good.
you've got your election out of the way which, this year, ok, talk about your exception to the good rule. but other than that, this time of year is nice.
it's nice because the weather isn't hot. that's probably the biggest reason of all that this time of year is nice. it's also nice because the birth of the Saviour is right around the corner, but - truth be told? the weather not being hot is just about as good as the birth of Christ. i mean, sorry, but it's true.
it's also nice because everything is in the expectant mode and nothing is in the it's-all-over-so-now-back-to-the-grind mode. the holidays are coming - they're close - but they aren't quite here yet. which means, you have the luxury of thinking how nice and stress-free and non-breaking-of-the-bank they're gonna be this year. everything is still exciting. everything is still fun.
in other words, you're in denial. which is nice.
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this time of year, the mashed potatoes aren't lumpy yet. the turkey's still moist.
the lights aren't all tangled up. in your mind's eye, you see them shining perfectly. none of them are burned out.
black friday hasn't hit yet, so you're still asleep at 2 in the morning.
ohio state hasn't played michigan yet, so you're still sober at 2 in the morning.
