I am so not ready for the holidays this year. And from what I hear from my friends, I am not alone. One friend told me her tree has been standing in the corner of her living room for a week with the box of decorations next to it. Others have told me that they have barely made lists, let alone checked them twice. While we stopped doing holiday cards years ago, many friends are calling to tell me not to expect a card from them this year. Even with an early Thanksgiving, I feel like the holiday has crept up on me this year. I think the storms in October and November also contributed to my being behind my game.