Had a wonderful time at my Mom's for Xmas brunch today. She's been coping with depression lately (as have I, to a much lesser extent). She did not even bother putting up her Xmas tree or any Xmas decoration, like she normally does. But, she received me and my brother with a most splendid meal, despite the cost of food having skyrocketed. She cut no corners! But I know she made some spending sacrifices here and there to make this Xmas brunch happen. The kitchen was filled with so much love and laughter (it was nice seeing her laugh, to be honest) and the fact that everything was just so "simple" this year, it made it all the more special. So, yeah, I'm very happy right now. :)