Hello m'friends! How are you?
Me? I'm feeling an odd mix of joy and terror.
I've been thinking about Traditions. Rituals.
Unlike Tom's extended family ties, nothing in particular stands out. More often than not, my father was at his second shift security job. (Yes, holidays meant triple pay.)
The only constant? Despite her reluctance to drive, each Christmas eve my mother made sure I got to the skating rink. I was no Dorothy Hamill, but it was my favorite place.
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| 1955 ............. 1975 |
Over the years I/we've dabbled in ethnic dinners, this-n-that. But nothing stuck.
They say. sometimes in different seasons of our lives we have to change traditions. Well, this year is different for sure!
Totally out of character, but I'm just going to sit back and see what unfolds.
Granddaughter #1's trifle bowl
Speaking of traditions .....
Towards the latter part of her life, mother always gifted me a bottle of Chloe'. In turn, I'd buy her favorite Jean Nate.
Have you noticed lately, all the fragrance commercials playing out, one after another in prime time? I've not worn cologne in years -- and don't know anyone who does? Do you still spritz?
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| Gr'grand-dog Molly Jane This reminds me of Gayla Peevey's "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas." |
(So that's what I'm singing!)
Greeting cards!
Like some of you, the last few years I've sent fewer and fewer greetings. This year, however, I'm feeling a bonanza coming on. Maybe even a corny Christmas letter for the elderly lady who used to babysit me ..... perhaps 'that' cousin who eschews all forms of social media ..... even my high-school beau who sends the occasional 'UN-Facebook' update.
Great expectations. And yet, here I sit with sparkly stuff all over my lap, shaking my head. No wonder Hobby Lobby reduced their after-Christmas card selection by 50%! Nuh-uh. There's no-one I dislike enough to send glitter greetings. (*smile*)
BTW, if you'd like a card from Coosada, please shoot me an e-mail (myra.guca@gmail.com) with your address. Thanks!
Stay warm ... stay safe!
Hugs,
Myra
