I SAW SANTA CLAUS!!! I’ve seen him five times since November started! I have to be honest, it wasn’t the real Santa Claus, but five different Santa look-alikes. Has anyone ever noticed that every year, starting early in November, you start to see Santa look-alikes walking around town? These guys have the long white beard, the hair, everything. The only thing missing is the red suit. It’s like Santa in street clothes.  I never see them at any other time of the year except, in November and December.

Where do they go the rest of the year? If they are out and around, how do they hide their beards so well? It’s not like they could tuck their beards under their shirts or french braid them to blend in with everyone. They can’t go into hiding ten months out of the year.  Do they have meetings like those red hat ladies do in restaurants? You know the ladies I’m talking about. The one’s that wear great big red hats and carry a red magic wand. They usually get together in the banquet rooms of restaurants in groups of about 20 or more. (Not to change the subject, but what in the world do they talk about in their meetings and what is that magic wand all about)?

I wish I could see these Santas more often than just two months out of the year. Even in May or June, it’s a wonderful reminder of my favorite time of year. When I see them, I feel like I should be on my best behavior. Deep down, I still believe in Santa Claus. I think that’s a part of my childhood that will never go away, no matter what.

Randy