Merry Christmas

I was talking with a friend the other day and he happened to mention that he has gotten on here and read this blog a couple of times.  He told me that there was alot of fluff but not much substance in my writings.  My comment back to him was I was just trying to spread some cotton candy around.  There might not be much substance to my musings but I enjoy getting some words out of my head.  Last night I drove with my 17 yr old up to Ogden to pick up my 14 yr old daughter from her mother.  during our drive he told me about his plans to become a hermit and live in the mountains of Wyoming.  I told him good luck.  I think what he really wants to do is go in the military and in my opinion that is a good choice.  I remember when I was his age I really didn't have any idea what I would do for my future and working in the aerospace industry never even crossed my mind yet here I am 20 years later content with my choices. 

I smoked some chicken brats the other day that I had made and I was quite happy with how they turned out.  Tomorrow I'm smoking 15 pounds of honey cured bacon I have had in the fridge for a week curing and all I asked my wife to get me for christmas was a nice big brisket.  I think I am addicted to this cooking thing I do know that it really gives me great pleasure to cook for other people. 

I also wanted to wish any one who reads this blog a merry Christmas.  I am a Christian and I believe in Christ so to me this time of year brings out some very personal feelings for me and I am grateful for the opportunity to share these feelings with my family and friends and anyone else who would listen.  I love my Savior and am humbled that He would take the time to listen to me and to help me like He does.