another well-written and timely post about the psychology of over-indulgence, that's particularly appropriate at Christmas. You are not being a ruiner if you are simply re-directing us back to the real enjoyment of the season and helping us see how feasting and celebration can enhance rather than ruin our holidays.

Of course, this is just one aspect of your post and it leads on to other areas of excess and lack of control in spending, an over-emphasis on material things--and I could go on and on, which I suppose is the mark of a good post. You made me think countrygirl, and put things properly in balance. Thank you.