OUT OUR WAY: Merry "What Mas"?

Out our way, Christmas is either a joyful or a frustrating time ... and sometimes both. For Goliath - aside from the reindeer antlers worn in honor of the Salvation Army bell ringers - Goliath tends to like this time of year. He doesn't have to work very hard, his heavy coat keeps him warm - and I do manage to get him and Babe an extra bucket of oats in honor of the season.

Over at the Walmart where I work to support our ministry, I hear the laughter and excitement of children, neighbors greeting each other and sharing holiday recipies in the baking aisle, and, by and large, a very cheerf...