Merry Christmas

Well it's been too long since I've posted anything on here. It seems life gets busy and takes over in spite of best intentions. Thanksgiving happened and before I knew it Christmas was here. Throw in we're re-doing the kitchen [ great timing, I know] Cara is getting married in Feb and there are planning things there, though it all is going very well. So, I've gotten a bit distracted. But on this Christmas night let me offer greetings and best wishes, good cheer and ho ho ho!
It struck me the last couple of days ,in these times especially, how important the gift of our Saviour is. Good thing to remember.
So the story on the blog name goes like this;
During our visit this summer to Iowa we experienced a ritual that I found to be interesting and enjoyable. At a given time of the day individuals pause, gather together and share a libation. Some may know this as "happy hour" or other handles. What seemed to set our experience apart, however, was that this was nicely defined; no copious amounts of drinkage, just good conservative moderation. And all that tied to making connections with people. It may have been just a couple or maybe more, but to set aside time to connect was a good concept in my mind. Doing so over a beer or whatever is a bonus! [ ginger ale would work too] So I asked when you know it's ok to do this and was clued in to a local NW Iowa phrase that is a benchmark for some, "when it's noon in Doon........" I guess anytime after noon in Doon you're good to go. I found this funny because growing up in Doon we never heard about drinking beer unless Dad happened to stop in at the local "cafe" [the one on the corner] while making a trip to the elevator or something, probably at the urging of a Reformed Church guy! Things change I guess, though Gramma DB was known to have a bit of beer, as I recall.
So I thought that since one goal of this blog is to connect the clan maybe the phrase used to indicate the "connecting time-outs" might be appropriate. Plus, I still think it's funny. There ya go.
After holiday celebrations are over and kitchen cabinets are hung we'll get down to business and start talking about a DB reunion - time and place. I'll see if I can figure out a cool way to tabulate opinions. Put your thinking caps on.
Blessings for the new year ,all!!

Dave H.