It’s been a hard couple months for me. The anniversary of a friend’s death, my grandmother’s own brushes with death, and some other things. It’s been difficult for me to really get into the festive mood I’m usually known for this time of year.

So, the laughter when I saw this pic was completely cathartic. I’m finishing up one story, starting two more, and on track to celebrate my cover release at the end of the week (12/19), but I’m also getting my Jingle Bell back.