Jaded? Cynical? Not today...

In recent days, I've been feeling like Clement Teagle, the protagonist of Frank Sullivan's story, "Crisp New Bills For Mr. Teagle."  As you might have gleaned from reading this blog, sarcasm and cynicism come fairly easily to me.  Lately, though, after receiving such thoughtful sentiments on Christmas cards from friends, neighbors, and co-workers, and receiving generous helpings of Christmas cookies, candy, and other treats, feeling sour or cynical is just out of place.  Thank you to everyone who knocked the cynicism out of me and replaced it with a more relaxed optimism.  They say Christmas is the season for miracles...