Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse

So decorations are up . Presents wrapped and hidden away or posted.
Cards written and are winging there way to family and friends.
I have two best friends one is only an hour and a bit away the other in Oz. I shall see one but not the other. I find I'm thinking about her a lot. I have a lot of friends and colleagues but these two carry a piece of my heart wherever they are.