Christmas may be a time of year when we emphasize the conditions of the less fortunate, and also the giving aspects that many of us have as a core belief. Christmas can be an overwhelming time of sadness and despair as a result of the life experiences for so many … but it can also be a time for celebration.
Regardless of whether this is a religious celebration to you, or just a nice break from your usual routines, I hope that you will take advantage of the opportunity to just chill and enjoy!
Ray, and his staff (the people he is constantly trying to train … us!) wish you a very happy time over the Christmas to New Year holiday period, and may all your goals and aspirations for 2020 be achieved.
A New Direction Perhaps? 
What a handsome fella’ that Ray.
A wonderful holiday to all of you there from this Rae.
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… and to “you and yours” Rae. Your card arrived yesterday. What a lovely surprise. š
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My Better Half addressed the envelope. First time ever he’s helped with cards. The address perplexed him. LOL
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Perplexed is not necessarily a bad thing! š
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Looking pretty wagnificent there, Ray! Ho-ho-ho š š»
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He! He! He! Ho! Ho! Ho! Indeed! WOOF!
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Love the photo! Merry Christmas to Ray and his family too!
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He loves the camera! Merry Christmas to you also.
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Merry Christmas to you all. Ray looks very dapper in his hat and fancy collar!
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Yes … he’s quite “the lad”! You too/two have a lovely Christmas. š
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Merry Christmas to Ray and his hard-working staff from Izzy and her hard-working staff
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Yay … some of us canines have it good with our staff! WOOF!
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Hugs to Ray and his staff!
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Thank you Kate. If you were here, he would probably allow you to stroke him! Have a great holiday (sounds odd coming from a retiree … everyday is a holiday!). š
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And I would give him a Tim bit.
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Ahhh…Ray’s Holiday photo is a real winner! Wishing Ray snd his staff happy days too.
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He’s already getting in the mood for eating (which is no different from any other day really!). You have a lovely time also. š
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I agree, to me, Christmas is not about religion, it is about the Spirit we share and awaken a bit easier during these days and weeks. I love the seasons so much. It is a different energy in the air that we cause as long as we want to feel the Spirit.
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Great Comment Erika. Hopefully many others will grasp the concept that it is not all about religion, just as it is not all about gifts! š
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I think once that concept is understood “Christmas” will be lived naturally regardless of the time of the year.
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Oh I hope so Erika! I really do hope so. š
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And hope is what must not be lost. Have a nice weekend, Colin.
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It’s the only kind of weekend to have. You too Erika! š
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Very well put, Colinšš
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Thank you Erika. š
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Happy holidays! Ray exudes the Christmas spirit.
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He certainly does! š
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Ray just SPARKLEs with Christmas joy! I think he is thinking that he should show off his new look at Tim’s drive thru for a tasty treat. š
Merry Christmas!
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He might be thinking that, but Tim’s is an occasional treat only. We want him to “live long and prosper”!
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Yes, long live King Ray indeed! š
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Merry Christmas to Ray and his trainees from the Golden K.
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