Something significant happened this morning. Actually, it happened yesterday morning as well. The temperature dipped below 50 degrees. That may not mean much to most of y'all. In fact, I don't expect it to mean anything at all, but to me it has a great deal of significance. Why, you may ask? Well, since you asked, I will gladly tell you.
I have confessed before and I will confess again, I am THAT guy. You know, the guy who will start playing Christmas music before the Thanksgiving turkey has become turkey soup. I can hear it now, “You can't play Christmas music yet, we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet!” I know some folks say it's against some form of etiquette to play Christmas music before Thanksgiving. Don't worry, when Thanksgiving comes around, I promise to enjoy the day with all the thankfulness it deserves. Personally, I don't believe in setting an arbitrary date before which I'm not allowed to enjoy something I happen to enjoy, no matter what the calendar says. So, I set an arbitrary spot on the thermometer instead. Once the thermometer drops below 50 degrees, I consider myself free to enjoy all the Christmas music I want. Mind you, I'm not rude about it, I do use my headphones. I do admit I am more than just a little tempted to unplug my headphones and let my computer speakers fill the office here with a bit of pre-season holiday cheer. I also know that the “Grinches” among us would complain relentlessly. That kind of friction doesn't do much for spreading the Christmas spirit. I'm sure I will hear more than a couple of comments from some “Grinches” who once worked here.
So, if you happen to see me over the next three months with my headphones on, chances are I am enjoying “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” Next, I wonder when they'll let me put the tree up here at the office?