Long, long ago, in a galaxy far, far away,was a young mother who made her own Christmas cards.For the past thirteen years, I've made our family Christmas cards. Yes, I am one of those mothers. What began as a sweet, sappy, form of entertainment for friends and family, has become a scratchy, irritating, noose around my neck.I have been racking my … [Read more...]
Santa is a bully.
Santa is the biggest bully on the block. Don't believe me? Just ask Thanksgiving. He'll tell ya. Every year, the moment Mr. Tom Turkey takes his rightful place on stage, Santa busts in on the act. The older I get, the angrier it makes me. According to the four seasons rule-book, the Fall season begins on or around September 22nd and ends on or … [Read more...]
Christmas can be a sad time too.
The older I get, Christmas memories can bring me to a melancholy place. A few Christmas songs even sound sad to me now. It is not a surprise that this time of year has the highest suicide rate. What a hard time for so many. For months now, we have been surrounded by Christmas. Music, decorations, even commercials joyously show happy families … [Read more...]
"Santa, can you please give me…"
...a gameboy." ...my own soccer ball."...a .22 rifle." Santa told him, "It is a possibility, but you have to promise not to shoot down any of my reindeer."...a hard bound copy of Gone With the Wind."Will Santa come through on Christmas morning? Well...I am pretty much done with shopping for the kiddies and I must admit that two of our four … [Read more...]
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