There is comfort here among dear friends, despite the drought, despite the news, despite a virus that grips the world somewhere below these old corrals where we brand calves—our common religion around Christmastime that we wrap ourselves within— a joyous insulation from despair where we can lend a hand.
drycrikjournal 
John, a happy and blessed Christmas and 2021 to you and yours this unusual holiday. Thanks for bringing the West into my heart so often.
janet
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You’re welcome. Thanks for your many comments.
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Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing your word craft with you.
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Thank you, Richard. Let’s hope the spirit of Christmas becomes more infectious than the virus.
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Amen
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