This time of year is like accidentally grabbing the electric fence,

In its way of making memories flash within our minds - the shortly lit days of our holidays - memories which are often intense,

I think back upon my Carter County Thanksgivings and Christmas’ - quite long ago,

The snow on the ground - the end of hunting season - the early sunsets with their golden glow.

My earliest memories are of the Belltower community holiday celebrations - with our own community Santa in tow,

The small brown paper bags of candy often with a sticky popcorn ball within the bag as well - God s...