ExitStageRight: December 2017

Poor Rudolf

"Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer" used to be my fave Xmas tune growing up. We always sang it with a last line word echo, back-up part. I can always hear Burl Ives singing it from the old cartoon in my head.

In more recent years "Jingle Bell Rock" became my next favorite that I would sing aloud for fun.

At work, one supervisor drives us all nuts whistling "Jingle Bells" every day, all year long. So I changed all the lyrics for a satire about work for laughs. I dare not put it here tho...

Except this part to the second line of the bridge:

"... If Santa Clause worked here, he'd weigh 500 pounds.

Rudolf would need big magic to lift, that hefty sleigh up off the ground..."

So even there I managed to squeeze in poor Rudolf. I used to get teased alot n identify with that character.

Apparently, in a recent craft kit project young folks were encouraged to mix-up Santa n Rudolf parts in any creative manner they chose. This was on the wall where I spent Xmas Eve.

New Years Eve plus Day Eve will be work for me again! I feel like Rudolf...

Elves Party

Happy Holly Dings

Yep, it's a holiday of fave things for most. Old decs, new stuff, Nannie's recipes, n old home folks. (My best things are in storage somewhere waiting for better times). Some still sending snail-mail greetings from afar.

Me still trying to get all this extra stuff done for very little in return. Wanting to sleep n be be lazy, but pushing myself to get the extra leg work done. Just hoping a bit of joy gets crammed into that few hours spent as "My Holiday." A wierd mix of what to do with some available family members.

Knowing I won't really get what I want or need, because those are big things no one can afford now. Maybe just a few little things like kid photos to brighten my mood.

Watching other folks here with all their expensive new things tends to get me in a bad mood easily. So many teaching greediness to the next generation, spoiling ad nausium. Some will teach patience with family gatherings, importance of group meals, n being kind n giving to others, even if you don't know them.

Xmas is more fun when the kids are young n easily pleased. Teens tho are usually difficult n want expensive stuff that is a hardship to families. Hopefully by then they learn to start giving back n not expecting to always receive.

I have done a few kind things for folks around town recently, but I won't list them or post it on facebook to toot my own horn. No one needs to know it was me. I can't afford alot, but if someone has a tiny bit of worry lifted from their stress it is all worth the tiny sacrifice on my part.

My fave Xmas quote:

"The best present is your prescence"

Best Quote ever found while in Walmart:

"The Best Things in Life Are Not Things"

Give from the heart. Stop judging. Make a child smile. Build memories in others futures to be remembered long after you depart the party of life.

Learn what is important, n make sure some young folks get the lesson.

I'll see folks on Xmas Eve, a small gathering. Xmas Day I'll be bringing candy for all to work, in memory of my father who always gave candy, n I requested others try to do it too. I don't expect them to feel obligated, just hope they learn the lift of giving.

Yep, this is my itty, bitty tree!

Have a good holiday!

I Do Want to Post

Wow, alot has has conspired to get in my way of blogging the past few weeks. I wasn't able to get to a computer, or play with pics, but did get some photos for playing with later.

Unexpectedly I was able to get to my uncle's memorial service because it was scheduled for 2 weeks later, plus a long-distance ride was offered.

So began days of compounded allergic reactions n days in a row of missed sleep. I still don't feel recovered. My regular errands never got done last week n a game of Catch-Up is in progress.

It seems trying to get Xmas stuff begun is taking priority in my brain this week, as I try to squeeze in extra store browse time somewhere. Last year at this time my shopping was mostly done. I have just started, n have few ideas.

Then after I got back I had moved so many items to bring with me, I couldn't find them after returning because they weren't in the normal spot.

Most notably, was a 4 hour search yesterday because I knew I'd moved my data stick, that I always put pics on from the cam to use in the paint program, plus bring it to the library. I could remember they were keeping my cam charger company somewhere when packed up to leave for the ride back.

I went nuts unable to locate it, thinking I couldn't even transfer pics to play with, n what would I do were it left somewhere. All my passwords for payment online is in there... Need a back-up in a home location soon!