For most everyone, this is the most exciting time of year, or it used to be. The excitement of decorating, baking, shopping, sending cards, parties, gift exchanges, food, and family gatherings seem to create an aura everywhere. It astounds me to see how hurried life is when seasons like Halloween and Christmas blend together in the department stores. I, personally cannot stand to see Halloween witches and ghosts displayed with nativity scenes! Then the Wish Book comes out already early enough for the kids to