View From The Bridge 12/25/19

VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
By Muncie
12/25/19

MERRY, MERRY, MERRY
My wish is that you have the most wonderful Christmas ever. In another week we will be in the infamous 2020. Will it pass us by as quickly as 2019? A quick start of your resolutions and hopefully they will last for at least a couple of weeks.

My second wish is that “KINDNESS” is spread all over the world. Even Santa said he looks for children who are nice and not naughty. Being nice is what Fort Benton Rocks is all about. I am working very hard on that one as my good deed of the day. How about you? It isn’t easy especially on these dull, dreary day of what is now winter. Hang in there! As of Monday, the days begin getting longer.  Oh, how welcome spring will be in three more months.

WHO #1, WHO #2, AND WHO#3
When the snowflakes and a snowman showed up in the Hollow Tree, I phoned WHO #3 to see if she had decorated the Hollow Tree. She said she did not. WHO #2 has told me that she is not WHO #1.  Although I have not spoken with her, I am sure that she will say that she did not do the decorating.

So, as of today, Friday 12/20/19, the tree is not decorated for Christmas. I wonder what is happening with WHO #1. Has he or she gone south for the winter? Or has he or she given up because two more WHO’s showed up? Whatever the situation, will WHO #1 please come back again. It is not safe for me to cross the icy 22nd Street and besides…I do not have any decorations. I did put three (3) Angels there last year but cannot not remember where I stored them. So, please, please return to that lonely tree and give it some life. Many of us look forward to seeing the decorations. 

Actually, you have more time to decorate in the dark. Besides that, I cannot see that far and so your identity would be safe. Many people love you because you are so kind. You actually did something to beautify your community. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT
Several of us who asked residents to attend the concert did a good job. A guessing game came up with a total of perhaps 150 people that attended the concert. Hurray! That was very encouraging and it was a very pleasant entertaining evening. Go musical Longhorns.

CHRISTMAS VACATION
What to do during Christmas vacation? Do a good deed every day. Do small chores for your Mom. Help one of your friends that may need someone to talk to. Visit your grandparents if at all possible. Visit the Missouri River Medical Center Nursing area. Talk to and listen to Seniors stories. All of their stories are historical. You will enjoy their telling of the way things used to be.
Can you imagine a world without TV, cell phones, and computers? “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a movie you should watch.

Enjoy your vacation but make it happy for someone else too.

WHAT TO DO
Check your community Calendar in the River Press. There are many events going on to keep you busy. If you like to stay at home…that is fine. However, if you want to join with friends and neighbors that is fine too. Whatever makes you happy…JUST DO IT.

I saw a woman on the News who was over 100 years old. She had taken up playing Pool in her 90’s. She said she did not want to sit around and twiddle her thumbs. Good advice! All reports these days are pushing exercise to keep you in shape to help you live a long and healthy life. Perhaps you can make it a resolution and keep it.

AGAIN MERRY CHRISTMAS. BE KIND. WEAR RED ON FRIDAYS. LIGHT ONE LITTLE CANDLE

GOD BLESS AMERICA, OUR TROOPS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIREMEN AND WOMEN, FIRE FIGHTERS, AND EMT’S.