Signs of Christmas

In spite of the  hot weather and lush greenery everywhere, there are reminders to us Canadians that the Christmas season is approaching.  On a trip up to the city this week for meetings and errands we were able to enjoy the music of a youth band playing Christmas carols in front of one of the shopping areas.  We have seen them performing in previous years as well, and have always enjoyed them…especially as their conductor is a young man with a physical handicap that he obviously does not allow to hamper him.