An important reminder from that Southern Belle you don't wanna mess with:

We are reminded of what Christmas truly means though and it's not all about the crowds that I have had to fight, the hustle and bustle, the baking, the parties, etc..it's about the birth of Jesus and sometimes I do think we forget the true meaning of Christmas. As much as we try not to, we do get wrapped up in doing for ourselves and our own families. I do hope you took a little time out this holiday season to remember the real reason we celebrate and do a little for someone less fortunate.

(emphasis mine)

Yeah, I need to get on that. As bitter as I may sound sometimes, I'm pretty darned blessed. Thanks, Julie.