Ahhh....the holidays

It's that time of year...the leaves have fallen, the bells are a ringing in front of the grocery store, and family gatherings loom. Holidays can be one of the roughest times for a single person. Don't get me wrong. I love my family and I have great friends, but the thought of sitting across from my 16 yr old niece's boyfriend at the Thanksgiving table while I sit there alone is a little tough. It's all about quality time with the family...blah blah blah. I know that I have MUCH for which to be thankful. BUT...this is my place to rant, so rant I will!