The Silence Of Christmas Eve...

In the midst of Christmas parties and family gatherings, I experienced a moment tonight that I won't soon forget. As my wife and I were at home, I walked outside to the back yard and down my back steps, only to notice the sound of literally nothing. No neighborhood dogs barking. No constant sound of traffic on the larger streets. No one coming or going into the neighborhood. Literally nothing. It actually seemed quite eerie. I don't recall ever hearing that before here in Birmingham this year. It was actually nice when I think about it.