Each year, my darling friends Frank & Michael send me their CD Christmas Celebration. In fact, John and I look forward to the CD much like our children look forward to St. Nick. This year, we were sure THIS would be the day... and when the CD finally came, we spent the evening (which was date night, btw) listening to the CD.
Now, I'm not sure how Michael and Frank pick the songs on the CD. Quite honestly, I think they look through their Christmas CD's and think, "Which songs would be the most obnoxious to our family and friends?" John and I laughed and laughed over "The Cat Carol." John hummed it all the way through the store we went into.
Michael put on Sarah McLaughlan's gorgeous "What Child is This" and we laughed over Michael's commentary about Kurt Bestor's music. He says that Bestor's music is "on Prozac." How profoundly true.
We're so lucky to be on Michael & Frank's mailing list. Their commentary on the CD is exactly like being at dinner with them: we're together sharing their voices and humor. What a wonderful gift. It always reminds me of how much I miss them, and how much I value their friendship. It's a friendship that's lasted 20 years. I can't express how much that means to me, how much they mean to me. It is the same for all the friendships I share. You, my friends, are the true gift that I celebrate this season. My friends give me the joy of the season. I send cards to connect with you, and to remember the love I have for you.
Merry Christmas, all. Thanks to my Michael & his Frank for reminding me, every year, of the joy you bring me.
