As to Christmas, we’re celebrating the good news that my mother’s surgery is done and that no more cancer was found. No tree or decorations yet and probably a store made dinner, but we’re happy to be together as a family!
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I do plan to enjoy myself this Christmas and try to just forget about the stress. In Feb I’m leaving to visit a friend because goodness knows I need a holiday.

As for Christmas and the way things use to be I think many people have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.

Somewhere the joyous day that we all remember as a child has been traded for a big commercialized nightmare.
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Actually, my epiphany was more of an enlightenment. Oh, and if there is more in my mind that I don’t know about then that would explain so much.

I always remember being with family this time of year. My family is in Florida while I am in Virginia, but my kids are with me and it could be much worse. In fact, last year I lost my job right before the holidays. Yet, my thought was ‘now I have more time to spend with my family’. Did I really grow up to be one of those mushy people? lol

You know, I do that and I don’t mean to, I think. My writing comment that is. I wasn’t fishing for compliments or approval, but you and Heather both picked up on something. {scratches head}

Yet, my play on cleavage was quite intentional. At least I still know how to pique the male interest. lol

First, I’m thinking you have to have come across something in your mind that you hadn’t expected to find for it to be an epiphany; then again, I missed part one, so maybe you discovered something new about yourself there, so I’ll have to to take a look.

Second, you have a wonderful writing style, sort of self deprecating and colorful at the same time. In a weird way it reminds me of my style.

Third, I have to admit that I’m one of those folks who doesn’t necessarily like this time of the year. As an independent consultant, I’m constantly looking for the next dollar, but I know this time of year is useless in trying to get new business because no one is going to want to spend any money since they’re putting it towards holiday spending. That, plus I have so many more years of being depressed at this time of year than happy, and it’s somewhat hard to overcome.

Love this stuff; can’t wait for tomorrow’s post!
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When my kids were little their dad would get so excited over the presents. I would buy the clothes and he got to get all of the toys. It’s a good thing we didn’t have any credit or things could’ve gotten out of control.

Now, I just look forward to the family gifts ~ this year it’s Scrabble and I am ready! Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you, too!

As to the quality of your writing Anne, I don’t find anything wrong with it at all. We are all individuals with our own personalities and style of writing. If that wasn’t so I reckon the world would be pretty boring.

I think that it’s now time to check out some cleavage, which also makes the world more interesting.
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I don’t go overboard on the spending now that my son is grown up, but there were years when I was still paying for Christmas in June.

I hope you have a happy and safe holiday season!
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I have been trying to keep things simple, but the economists [is that right?] keep telling us we need to spend in order to get out of this depression.

I miss the good old days when Christmas was Christmas and spending time with family was the priority. Presents are nice, but it’s the time spent together that is remembered. This year Dwayne is getting slippers and the kids are getting clothes. I’m getting a brand new Scrabble game ~ I can’t wait!