Janis is the "Queen" of Christmas. In her world it would be Christmas everyday of the year. Not for the gifts that are given and received but for the love of family and friends. The togetherness. The food, smells, decorations, carols, movies and the books. The JOY of the Christmas season. This little book is a quick read but you will find it packed with inspiration and the sense of community as the little town comes together to revive their dying area. Are YOU one of those people in town? If not, you may find yourself wishing that you were....
This was not written from an experience but out of the imagination after driving through a town much like Franklin. It was the sadness of seeing boarded up store fronts and a shopping mall with very few cars in it in area with rich farmand and glorious sunsets. The image was real and put on the "shelf" for sometime. It was taken off that shelf at Christmas as Janis sat by the light of the Christmas tree and meditated. The house was quiet and the thoughts swirling in her head had to be put on paper.
Franklin is a made up town, but if you happen upon a town called Franklin you may want to take time to explore. Just maybe there is a real story in that town, just waiting to be discovered.