At the end of another long, exhausting year and facing yet another cold, dark winter, it is not surprising that the first type of clinical depression cataloged by psychologists was seasonal depression, occurring this time every year. Different societies have long recognized the extra need for merriment at this time of year. So . . .
To my Christian friends . . . . . . . . . . . Merry Christmas!
To my Jewish friends . . . . . . . . . . . . Happy Hannukkah!
To my black friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . Happy Kwanzaa!
To my politically correct friends . . . . Happy Holidays!
I do believe this time next year will be a better time. After all, this is the time of year when we identify ourselves as either "glass half-full" or "glass half-empty" people. Choose wisely!
