A REAL Christmas

While at the glam/chic b Space Salon last Friday, enjoying the atmosphere, relaxing with the shampoo massage and getting the cowlicks tamed, I stole this story from Chad, my stylist, about the year his family decided to have a REAL Christmas:
     For Chad's family, a REAL Christmas meant tromping through the woods, finding the perfect tree, cutting it down, tying it to the top of the car and once home, decorating their OWN tree with the whole family involved. And they did. They found the most perfect tree in the forest--not too big or small or short or tall, and full and lush from all views. Perfect! And a fun family adventure in the process.
     Wanting to prevent needle drop for as long as possible, they cut another small piece off the trunk so it could drink tons of water in the next few weeks. The tree was placed in a stand, straightened and secured and all stood back to admire this beautiful tree. The reality that their perfect tree was in fact two trees became evident within minutes when with the shortened trunk, the two trees decided to part company and head different directions. Gasps and groans filled the room, along with a few tears of disappointment, before the two trunks were wired together fusing the tree-bond. The tree was again perfect and decoration began in earnest. This took some time as Chad's mother--the "by-the-ruler-ornament-hanger"--made sure the decorations were in fact as perfect as the tree. When the last ornament was placed, all stood back and did indeed pronounce the tree as perfect. Everyone marvelled at the beauty of their work and smiles and hugs were exchanged.
     An odd event occurred at this point. The family cat, as docile and arrogant as any feline creature, suddenly felt the presence of a looming, threatening object in the family midst and turned into super-cat. In attack mode it leapt to the center of the (twin) trees with such force, the tree and all the precisely placed lights, ornaments and trim, crashed to the floor. In anger and frustration Chad's mother picked up the tree and shoved it in the corner, where broken ornaments, lights and all, it remained throughout the holiday season. And thus ended Chad's family's REAL Christmas adventures.
     As I used this story without authorization, :} the least I can do is plug Chad's b Space Salon, 2315 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT., 801.746.3059, bspacesalon.com  If you're looking for a beautiful, warm, fun salon with very talented stylists, I highly recommend it. Cheers! Lynda