December

It's December, so it's almost time for my return to the blog so that I can NOT give the most special gifts to my SIL, and also share with all of you.

Truly, I always intend to keep on writing come January. Maybe this year.

I am popping in now, though, just to mention that it is tough to be Jewish in December, sometimes.

I am substitute teaching in a public school. The regular teacher has left behind gingerbread house pictures to color and turn into ornaments for your Christmas tree. Santa Claus bulletin boards. A "Santa Cam" worn by the teaching assistant. An Elf-on-the-shelf for the kids to find in its new location each morning. Christmas carols- instrumental- as background music during quiet work times. Secret Santa assignments for the students.

Perhaps there is a "War on Christmas," but it certainly has not made it to this public school.