Finding Christmas Spirit

Photo by Norman Tsui on Unsplash

Right now I feel very much like the reindeer in the picture, looking around. Christmas is right around the corner, yet the spirit I normally feel is nowhere to be found.

I know what’s causing it. With the pandemic roaring through the country and the uncertainty that brings, I haven’t taken any extra time off in months. Working in retail during the holidays is rough and it’s taking a toll on me. As people are coming in…