The holidays are upon us...like a fuzz on a rotten apple. But truthfully, I love the holidays. During the holidays, I indulge in my favorite thought processes. I love holiday movies, specials, stories, people, food, well...just about everything. I never really thought about it until now.
First, why? I mean it, none of that is here for the long run. No matter what I want to believe, I know that all that good feeling stuff will vanish by the 5th of January as if snuffed out by a bad wind. But it starts right after my birthday and goes on for a while. Maybe that is why I am so susceptible to the draw of the holidays.
I watch the feel-good movies - yep, even the corny romance ones. They can make me cry or laugh or simply soothe my ruffled feelings. I always love that. It is helpful since I also have SADD (seasonal affective depression disorder). But that isn't really why I watch them. I watch them because they remind me that there is some innocence and kindness left in the world somewhere. After all, writers use their own experiences to make their work believable.
I get to see favorites, sometimes - can you believe that things like Charlie Brown's Christmas are streaming where you have to pay through the nose... I will keep looking since that is one of my favorites. I get to see a bit into my past - and wonder what the future is going to look like.
The food - OMG - now I am not a turkey fan, but I love turkey and cranberry sauce sandwiches. A little mayo, some stuffing carefully warmed, and throw on that turkey, top it with cranberry sauce - either kind - and YUMMY!
That and the chocolatiers put their best foot forward... I am glad that Sees Candies is still here. I love their chocolates. I think I am going to go by there tomorrow. Maybe - Maybe the next day. I love their chocolates - YUM!
Also, I get to order some spiced nuts and peanut brittle from my friend. She makes the best!
The best part is the people. Truly. People seem to realize that it is better to be kind to each other than to just be mean... they do things and are gentler on each other. I know, not everyone, but a large number.
I wish I could undo a thousand stupid things I did over the years and put that into a positive energy that works for my family. That would include my direct offspring... So if I were to wish for something, it would be:
May your holidays be filled with joy, and may God bless your lives. I will always love you.
