[PUBLISHER] column
Hanging on to Christmas I’ve complained about this before, but magazine deadlines are particularly burdensome this time of year. As I type this, it’s the middle of November. But this column effectively ends my work on the December issue, which of course, is all about the holidays. So, by extension, Christmas is practically over for me. I’ve yet to eat any turkey, let alone open gifts, shop for any angel tree children or
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even wish someone a merry Christmas. I haven’t watched “Scrooged,” gone to Lights on the Neuse or eaten any
chocolate-covered pecans from the Meadow Lights candy store. Scratch that last one. Mike brought me a bag back when we went down there for his story (page 28). Usually, I let my Christmas spirit dwindle when the December issue goes to press. I cast my mind ahead to future editions and just ride out the holidays. Not this year. I resolve to be annoyingly cheerful. I’m going
to be like Frank Cross from “Scrooged.” I’m going to act a little nicer, smile a little easier and cheer a little more. To be honest, I need that in my life this year. It’s been tough to be positive at times, and the Christmas season just makes me happier. Hopefully, this issue will give you and your family a few ideas on how to boost your own Yuletide cheer. Merry Christmas, everyone. Thanks for reading.
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