Home for the holidays

As the old song proclaims, "There's no place like home for the holidays." Home feels right. It's like slipping on a well-worn old pair of slippers. It's warm and comforting. It's where I belong because it's where I started. The relatives and friends may be gone. The houses, buildings, and stores from long ago may be only a memory. But I cherish those memories. They provide me a sense of belonging. We all need to go home for the holidays.