I wish I remembered Christmas in a kind light, but my mom totally stressed out about any holiday, and it meant my mom would stay up all night (literally) to wrap presents, not make dinner, and not make food the next day either until around 9 pm. She'd be in a horrible mood on xmas and xmas eve. I remember wishing xmas did not exist. My dad would disappear. I don't know what he did, but he was absent. Christmas to me was a fantasy that existed in movies. I love your writing!!
The unicorn licensing letter is the best! Epitomises the spirit of generosity that is, to me, the meaning of this season. Wishing you and Mazie a serene and peaceful holiday season. Hugs.
Thank you for this beautiful, wondrous message, Jan. I wept when I read the letter approving the unicorn license. I think we need a nation-wide license to do what you’ve chosen to do - lights from candles, not devices, for a few previous days. Several years ago, we experienced a valley-wide power outage here over Christmas. I think it lasted two days. Once we got over our self-inflicted panic and grumbling, it was sublime. We came together, made sure our neighbors were warm and had food, and we improvised our celebratory feasts by candlelight.
I wish I remembered Christmas in a kind light, but my mom totally stressed out about any holiday, and it meant my mom would stay up all night (literally) to wrap presents, not make dinner, and not make food the next day either until around 9 pm. She'd be in a horrible mood on xmas and xmas eve. I remember wishing xmas did not exist. My dad would disappear. I don't know what he did, but he was absent. Christmas to me was a fantasy that existed in movies. I love your writing!!
I love the unicorn letter! Here's to awe and lights.
The unicorn licensing letter is the best! Epitomises the spirit of generosity that is, to me, the meaning of this season. Wishing you and Mazie a serene and peaceful holiday season. Hugs.
Thank you for this beautiful, wondrous message, Jan. I wept when I read the letter approving the unicorn license. I think we need a nation-wide license to do what you’ve chosen to do - lights from candles, not devices, for a few previous days. Several years ago, we experienced a valley-wide power outage here over Christmas. I think it lasted two days. Once we got over our self-inflicted panic and grumbling, it was sublime. We came together, made sure our neighbors were warm and had food, and we improvised our celebratory feasts by candlelight.
Home invasion on YouTube: "Stuck in the Smoke Hole of my Tipi," posted by FlamingWarBonnet, 12-17-09.