I have mixed feelings this year about the season. I haven't put the decorations up. I haven't mailed cards. We probably won't exchange gifts. If I stop to think, it only ends in anger....or sadness. So - what are your thoughts for the moment? Are you wearing jingle bells daily? Are you in the kitchen, in your element, or up in your head?
Share your Christmas happiness or horror with me. Write a poem, post a memoir, or just your naughty/nice list.
The page is open.
I always forget that its a morgue on saturdays....sigh.
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ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to Christmas alone. Well, not completely alone - the trusty feline is, and will be, here. But Christmas, void of hysteria, criticism, superfluous crap, excesses, and subliminal nastiness, is nothing to sneeze at.
For one thing, it's summer here. If it's nice, I'll walk down to the beach, maybe take some pictures or write something. Have ice cream for dinner, and possibly engage in a productive few hours of writing. Or, if I've been a very good girl this year (never can tell), and get sufficient capital to do so, I will go on a large shopping spree; if more than sufficient, house-hunting.
There will be trans-Pacific calls, especially given the recent arrival of my great-niece. Possibly a call to the one whom has repo'ed my heart in the most delightful way, and made this year not only endurable, but a turning point.
There will be thanksgiving: where there's life, there's hope. Many here have contributed to that hope. Nothing will adequately express my gratitude for that.
beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBut Christmas, void of hysteria, criticism, superfluous crap, excesses, and subliminal nastiness, is nothing to sneeze at.
amen. none of that stuff should be part of the season, or of life.
Agreed. Which is why decent people didn't remarry within three years of being widowed. :)
ReplyDeleteThis season has me feeling more scrooge like than merry and caring. I suppose this year and its stresses have taken its toll on me, and I'm not so impressed with the holiday season. I have friends that are going through so much...from losing their homes during this time, to nearly losing their mind. I have much to be thankful for, and I recognize that. I don't wait for Christmas to reflect on all of the blessings brought to me. I am cognizant of them quite often, even when I complain, I still know I am more fortunate than most.
ReplyDeleteThis year has been hard on me, and in the Christmas spirit, I find that I would really just like to be with my lifetime partner, whoever that is, get my oldest children off to a good start, and to rest and relax. I'm simply tired and worn out, and getting up enough strength to be 'Merry' is just energy I do not have. Not when there are areas in my life that are glaringly lacking.
I play the Christmas carols for the kids and try a few festive touches, have sent homemade christmas cards, baking cookies for a few people, and that's about it. Can't really afford to do Christmas this year with a whole lot of gift giving, not even for my children, and they understand. They're just happy we're together.
When there are so many out here hurting in so many different ways, I just can't seem to get into the Christmas spirit like I usually do. But I am appreciative and grateful.
Xada, you mirrored my heart with this.
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