Checking my email, closer and closer to Christmas, I receive numerous advertisements for online shopping that even two days before Christmas Eve, promise that you will receive the gift on Christmas Eve, in time for Christmas. Oh the rush, the thrill, of last minute internet Christmas shopping. Sitting in my robe in front of the computer, sipping a cup of warm coffee, I am enticed by promises that there is still time to order and receive a gift by Christmas.

Imagine, from the comfort of my own home, two days before Christmas, the world is at my feet. I can order exotic gifts such as chocolates, Hawaiian print shirts, and more, and they will still be delivered in time for Christmas. It almost makes me want to wait until this late date to start my shopping knowing that swiftly and efficiently, I can order and receive the gifts. The delivery is almost as quick as Santa’s sleigh – although his is still a bit quicker, delivering all gifts in one night….

Alas, my Christmas shopping is just about done, I have but a few small things to purchase from a local department store. But it’s nice to know that if I needed to, I could still hop on the internet and get the job done…

Merry Christmas!