Truly Julie with high holiday spirits…and no on-air makeup! This Christmas…as with so many in the past…I’m simply overwhelmed by all of my blessings. Each bulb that sparkles on the tree…illuminates a special memory or person in my life. I made a vow this month to not buy a single thing for myself (with exception to food) and mission accomplished. Actually…er…I bought a $30 hat off the street because it was cold and cute…but I promise…that was it! I’m only human:) It’s been therapeutic to make transactions only for others…and  more precious than that…to give/receive things that have no monetary value…e.g., kind words…funny stories…an actual phone call versus a text. As I get older…the more I see that the true currency in life is the one that fills the heart…and not your closet, shoe rack or electronic console. My deepest gratitude to those who have paid me in this way. You can bet…I won’t be standing in the gift exchange line:)