i went driving past a christmas tree lot today, on the way to get some errands accomplished. i haven't stepped inside a tree lot for the last some odd years. i wanted to smell those smells. to "experience" the hunt again for that perfect christmas tree. at home, a real fake tree stands. the lights twinkling like the stars that shine at night, but, i had to experience it again. the cold bite that come across your face. the smokey fire pit that warms the salesman...