I missed posting this at 12:12 AM so I scheduled it for 12:12 PM. I was going to call it "hold this space" but opted for "hold this spot"....the difference? The latter is twelve letters, of course! As I was preparing the graphic this morning I observed that 12.12.12, 12:12 PM is also twelve characters. Since I posted an essay, Ode to the Eleventh Hour on 11.11.11 last year I wanted to acknowledge today's date in a post about the Midnight Hour (twelve letters!), but I haven't had the time to complete it...therefore, I'm holding the spot and will edit later.
As I was reviewing my to-do list, I noticed how many things could be described in twelve letters. Luckily I'm on the winning side of the tasks...and there are still twelve days until Christmas Eve, when it better all be done!
- Move the sofas
- Bring up boxes
- Set out stable
- Decorate tree
- Light the tree
- Shop for gifts
- Wrap the gifts
- Mail Packages
- Send out cards
- Do the laundry
- Get groceries
- Let us rejoice
Speaking of 12, does it bug you (the way it bugs me) that retailers talk about the twelve days of Christmas as though it starts on December 1st, or December 13th? It actually begins on Christmas and sees us through to the eve of the Epiphany.
However long your list is, I hope you are managing, moving along with grace, and taking time to enjoy it.
