Finbar denuded the bottom of the Christmas tree last night; bowled with the glass ornaments; chewed up a crocheted Santa that had a sentimental connection and knotted up a tiny chime ornament that will remain in knots as I would not have the patience to try to fix it.
Three thirty in the morning, I removed all glass balls and put them away for probably the rest of his natural life. I almost stepped on some broken glass and am still worried that he might have chewed some glass - it looks like he's fine though thank goodness. Ho ho ho.
I am so damned organized this year I can't believe it. All shopping and wrapping are done; all decorating and redecorating done, now it's just baking the special favorites of my family and surviving the Christmas parties I'm invited to.
I feel odd now. Usually I have that pressure on me and I guess I'm used to it. Now it just feels like regular days ahead. I'm not sure I like being this organized. I've gotten used to my December eye twitch that speaks of nervous pressure and disorganized shopping skills.
Last year I was on the quest for Riu Riu Chiu by the Monkees. I had to have it. This year I have it and have no burning desire for another piece of Christmas music as I have tons of CDs and just about all the beautiful holiday music known to mankind.
All I really want for Christmas is a book of poems that contains old time favorites like Face on the Bar Room Floor, Casey at the Bat, Maude Miller - the kind of schmaltzy poems that tell a story and usually have a huge, hit-you-in-your head type of moral.
I also have asked for 50 classic horror movies - unretouched and filled with crackles and snaps and pops like the ones you see on late night TV. (Canopenner, thanks for the idea and link.)
It is weird to have so many things you want already in your house, limiting and defining your future wants. I have lots of CDs and books and movies and socks (I'm into socks) and really don't need or want much this year.
My mother used to tell me to want what I have and I always would be happy. I do want what I have and I am happy but it seems flat to not lust after some item; not rip though packages looking and hoping for that special sweater or book or CD.
But, there's still time for me to develop a "must have" mentality about something.
So what do you want for Christmas or Hanuka?
Three thirty in the morning, I removed all glass balls and put them away for probably the rest of his natural life. I almost stepped on some broken glass and am still worried that he might have chewed some glass - it looks like he's fine though thank goodness. Ho ho ho.
I am so damned organized this year I can't believe it. All shopping and wrapping are done; all decorating and redecorating done, now it's just baking the special favorites of my family and surviving the Christmas parties I'm invited to.
I feel odd now. Usually I have that pressure on me and I guess I'm used to it. Now it just feels like regular days ahead. I'm not sure I like being this organized. I've gotten used to my December eye twitch that speaks of nervous pressure and disorganized shopping skills.
Last year I was on the quest for Riu Riu Chiu by the Monkees. I had to have it. This year I have it and have no burning desire for another piece of Christmas music as I have tons of CDs and just about all the beautiful holiday music known to mankind.
All I really want for Christmas is a book of poems that contains old time favorites like Face on the Bar Room Floor, Casey at the Bat, Maude Miller - the kind of schmaltzy poems that tell a story and usually have a huge, hit-you-in-your head type of moral.
I also have asked for 50 classic horror movies - unretouched and filled with crackles and snaps and pops like the ones you see on late night TV. (Canopenner, thanks for the idea and link.)
It is weird to have so many things you want already in your house, limiting and defining your future wants. I have lots of CDs and books and movies and socks (I'm into socks) and really don't need or want much this year.
My mother used to tell me to want what I have and I always would be happy. I do want what I have and I am happy but it seems flat to not lust after some item; not rip though packages looking and hoping for that special sweater or book or CD.
But, there's still time for me to develop a "must have" mentality about something.
So what do you want for Christmas or Hanuka?
posted by mary bishop | 12:01 PM
8 Comments:
I have a thing for robot parrots. So I want this years model. But I wont get it.
Hope finbar didnt eat any glass (prolly not Id guess)
Me too, which is why I have one of those little buggers all wrapped up for a little relative. His mother will most likely kill me because the thing won't shut up. It's on all the time...I've tried lying the box down so it will sleep, and it does snore for a minute or two and then in the middle of the night you hear Hello, Hello.
Finbar's fine...stupid enough to break the ornaments but not stupid enough to eat them.
The parrot is really cool, even if it won't shut up. I hope you get one!
I personally like being surprised, so anything that people get me that shows they care - and I'm already as excited about it as that special book or whatever else I was coveting!
Irina, ...HAPPY hANUKA...we lit a candle tonight in honor of Hanuka...I hope some day I'll have a menorrah...but tonight, we listened to carols and lit a candle for all the wonderful Jewish people in the world.
So, the Jewish deli makes an eggplant relish that is out of this world...does your mom make this...Linda do you make this? We are nuts over it, so if anyone knows how to make this eggplant relish...please let me know
MB: Thank you!
My mom does make it, but it's very time-consuming, and so we find easier to buy it in the deli as well! : )
Hi MB!
So cats and Christmas trees don't mix, huh? I've never had a Christmas tree (or a cat for that matter) so I didn't know!
That is very sweet of you to light a candle for Chanukah! And You said you wanted a Menorah...so there!! You DO want something!!!
Maybe someone will get you one for Christmas! LOL
I don't want a THING! I really don't! I just am happy with health and happiness for everyone, and I really mean it! When I hear someone say, "I like pretty things", I think there must be something wrong with me, cause I don't like any THINGS!! I like the uncluttered life!! LOL
I love your mom's quote about wanting what you have! It's great!
Here's another one for you....I love this one:
"A rich person is not one who has the most, but is one who needs the least." If you go by this, I am very rich indeed!! All I need is a hot dog and a Sox game to watch, and I'm a happy girl!
Love ya!
Linda
Whoops.........I forgot....don't know the recipe for the eggplant relish........can you get it from the deli???
Irina, I had a feeling it was tough to make. The deli sells it for $10 a pound and I swear I can eat the whole container in one sitting.
Linda, I love that quote and will put it in my long term memory bank. How sweet you are and how wise to really know what life is all about. I do agree about a hot dog and a baseball game being the ultimate treat.
I'm going to see if my friend (who gets this delicacy from the delicatessen (sp) near his house) will ask the owner for the recipe. Every single thing that comes from this place is outstanding.
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