While sitting around the annual Christmas puzzle with the in laws this year, the topic of conversation still occupied the economy with a hint of shopping buzz. Sales were down in our community on most everything and there was not a blockbuster toy this year to have huge crowds in line for. What I did see were long lines for food items. Some things will just not change and that is the family meal. What a great thing! Families coming together over a meal, sharing ideas and currenct events, doing puzzles and enjoying those timeless activities like a great meal. We had a wonderful time. Kids still got toys, but not to the large degree of years ago but the happiness was in air and the magic around Christmas spirit. Lets remember that the time of year is still about coming together for Christ and a coming together of the family.