Catching up.

Well Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Christmas is on it's way. Christmas songs are pouring through speakers in the stores and malls across America. People are adorning their houses with bright colored flashing lights and other items. Hanukkah begins on Wednesday, so Jews are pulling out their Menorahs and planning their meals and who will be coming over or if they are going to the community center. Galas, plays, pageants, concerts, and parades are all drawing closer. Parents are rushing around trying to get that must have toy. Lovers are squabbling over who's parents to go spend the Holidays with. Salvation Army workers shiver in the cold while ringing bells next to their recognizable red buckets. Oh yeah, in all of the commotion of the Holidays, we sometimes tend to forget about those who are unable to have a holiday dinner due to financial needs. However, the homeless and needy will be at the top of the list for end of year donations for most people. I do not begrudge them this position, but I do ask one thing, this year if you are able to make charitable donations, please remember the organizations that are fighting for equality.