tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post2329142967213735188..comments2024-03-29T06:37:40.071-04:00Comments on Bless Our Hearts: (No) Thanks For the MemoriesMs. Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-61917241426871627322020-12-24T18:32:15.504-05:002020-12-24T18:32:15.504-05:00Thanks, Karen. I really appreciated your words. Mo...Thanks, Karen. I really appreciated your words. More than you can know. And that was a fabulous video. I love it! It's The Truth. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-14794172318522249772020-12-24T16:29:20.455-05:002020-12-24T16:29:20.455-05:00Whoops! Link didn't work with blogger and fir...Whoops! Link didn't work with blogger and firefox.<br /><br />democraticunderground.com/1017627568<br /><br />KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-19472888680904692532020-12-24T16:19:31.004-05:002020-12-24T16:19:31.004-05:00Oh Lord... your blog has been the ONLY bright spot...Oh Lord... your blog has been the ONLY bright spot during this plague year and hell of the <i>current asshole presidency</i>.<br /><br />I've LOVED your honesty and your magnificent humor!<br /><br />THIS saturday night live skit with Eddie Murphy says it all when it comes to forced family/holiday cheer. ENJOY! LOL<br /><br /><a href="https:www.democraticunderground.com/1017627568%22" rel="nofollow">Eddie Murphy SNL Family Christmas</a><br /><br />Karen<br />Merry ChristmasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-85166625924879253642020-12-24T07:57:28.200-05:002020-12-24T07:57:28.200-05:00I almost said the same thing, but one of my sons a...I almost said the same thing, but one of my sons actually does quite a bit of the Christmas prep and year round family caring as well--even though Mom is SAHM (a terrific one) and he works FT. Often makes dinner, cleans, does most of the grocery shopping, gives nightly bath to the 3 under 5, changes diapers, reads them to sleep, arranges for presents and outings. So, yes, I do know at least one. Might be the only one. :) Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587652444835060129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-26283789013317628292020-12-23T17:28:32.066-05:002020-12-23T17:28:32.066-05:00I think I became the family matriarch at about age...I think I became the family matriarch at about age twelve. That's stretching it a little bit but not by much. <br />Here's to Christmas beside a glorious sea for you and me, Sabine! Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-6876400057107443772020-12-23T17:26:47.942-05:002020-12-23T17:26:47.942-05:00Thank you, dear N2. And I can definitely see how, ...Thank you, dear N2. And I can definitely see how, especially long ago, the solstice celebration with a true Yule log and the feasting before the rest of the long, long winter would be very meaningful as well as fun and joyful! But we've sort of lost the huge need for light and extra fuel at this point. But whatever you enjoy is beautiful. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-14707151196260411162020-12-23T17:24:20.241-05:002020-12-23T17:24:20.241-05:00Oh yeah! The school holiday programs! And I bet yo...Oh yeah! The school holiday programs! And I bet you did have a lot of church events to attend. I bet you are glad you don't have to do it anymore and I also bet you were really, really good at it when you did it. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-29311165434261790912020-12-23T17:23:06.649-05:002020-12-23T17:23:06.649-05:00And that was another thing- even as a small child ...And that was another thing- even as a small child I knew that although what we got for Christmas was relatively modest, there were lots of kids I knew who didn't get jackshit for Christmas and why was that if Santa Claus brought the presents? I grew up amidst a lot of real poverty. Something seemed screwy about it all from the get-go.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-13450141759753747132020-12-23T17:21:07.248-05:002020-12-23T17:21:07.248-05:00FUCK HALLMARK for those stupid, sappy, cheesy, vap...FUCK HALLMARK for those stupid, sappy, cheesy, vapid, lying movies that have added to the national myths about the "meaning of Christmas" along with the advertisements for everything from jewelry to liquor. Let's start a "Fuck That Shit, I'm Not Doing It" movement. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-76250602096482343722020-12-23T17:17:53.083-05:002020-12-23T17:17:53.083-05:00It's like the magic toilets that clean themsel...It's like the magic toilets that clean themselves. Right? Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-73073801363801930612020-12-23T17:17:33.023-05:002020-12-23T17:17:33.023-05:00I don't know ANY men who have taken on that bu...I don't know ANY men who have taken on that burden. I'm sure there are some but I don't personally know them. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-16379093014202666542020-12-23T17:16:50.950-05:002020-12-23T17:16:50.950-05:00Yep. Melania and I sure could find common ground t...Yep. Melania and I sure could find common ground there. <br />I gave Maggie and Gibson backward hugs today. Which probably would have been fine if I hadn't nuzzled their heads. <br />Oh well. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-2134781155824145612020-12-23T17:15:57.907-05:002020-12-23T17:15:57.907-05:00Rachel IS an angel. She's just a love.
You an...Rachel IS an angel. She's just a love. <br />You and I should have a wrap-off. Trust me, my wrapping is worse than yours. A four-year old could do better than I do. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-20989943642827403702020-12-23T17:15:11.352-05:002020-12-23T17:15:11.352-05:00Thank you, e. So much. Thank you, e. So much. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-10652644880958958852020-12-23T17:14:59.223-05:002020-12-23T17:14:59.223-05:00I think a lot of us have struggled and do struggle...I think a lot of us have struggled and do struggle with all of the Christmas expectations. Even the traditions that are begun lovingly in families can become burdens over the years. I hope that whatever form your Christmas takes, it brings you some joy. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-62167144542631766242020-12-23T17:13:52.430-05:002020-12-23T17:13:52.430-05:00Oh god. Well, patooey. Or something. Oh god. Well, patooey. Or something. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-10691974016977606622020-12-23T17:13:29.778-05:002020-12-23T17:13:29.778-05:00Oh, honey! That's terrible! You should make th...Oh, honey! That's terrible! You should make the casserole for yourself! And why can't you bake your traditional ham? Don't use that packet of goop. Make your own glaze. You have to do what makes your heart happy. It's only fair and right. Not having to do the traditional thing is a great relief for some but obviously, not for you! Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-27171284919952405772020-12-23T17:11:22.360-05:002020-12-23T17:11:22.360-05:00Thank you, Mr. P. Me too.Thank you, Mr. P. Me too.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-34810741208715310232020-12-23T17:11:03.420-05:002020-12-23T17:11:03.420-05:00Some people do absolutely LOVE all of the stuff th...Some people do absolutely LOVE all of the stuff that goes along with Christmas and to them I say- god bless ya! And there were parts I guess I enjoyed but it was all just so much in such a short amount of time and the stress of it overwhelmed me. And more than anything- I could never, ever see the connection between baby Jesus and any of that other stuff. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-71296395866357260392020-12-23T15:05:24.711-05:002020-12-23T15:05:24.711-05:00I am with you, would gladly spend my xmas holidays...I am with you, would gladly spend my xmas holidays somewhere in the sun (have done and it was always the best). AND I WILL AGAIN AND SO WILL YOU!!!!<br />I must admit I enjoyed the xmas my in-laws organised where all I had to do was maybe some dishes or fold the napkins. Sabinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015827501648296977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-26834170613341309972020-12-23T15:04:54.450-05:002020-12-23T15:04:54.450-05:00Christmas is a lot of work but it does bring light...Christmas is a lot of work but it does bring light during the dark months (for some, it is sunny again today in CA, where we desperately need rain). I do love the decorating cookies with friends part, giving gifts to the grandchildren and bringing evergreens into the house. I just need an assistant to do all the prep work that leads to the fun payoff times. Don't we all! Wishing you moments of Joy and a Much Better New Year! x0x0 N2N2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09508740809219902631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-74247762714107357032020-12-23T11:50:28.604-05:002020-12-23T11:50:28.604-05:00Christmas was so busy when my 5 kids were young. I...Christmas was so busy when my 5 kids were young. I remember them fighting over the Sears Christmas catalog that came at Thanksgiving so they could make their lists! I always tried to find everything on their list and also to make sure they each got the equal number of gifts. I was a Catholic back then so we always had lots of Church events to go to as well as school Holiday programs. It was a lot of work as you said and I don't mind that I did it but I am sure glad I don't have to do it anymore! Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-32174059316704575672020-12-23T10:49:42.930-05:002020-12-23T10:49:42.930-05:00It's funny -- I grew up in a house where we ha...It's funny -- I grew up in a house where we had a pretty minimalist Christmas. We traveled up to my grandmother's and she had a little tabletop tree and we all have each other one gift, and we went to church and had dinner. And that was that! I won't lie and say that I wasn't jealous of others who had more lavish celebrations, but I think it was good for me that we kept things simple.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-14010900657523642020-12-23T10:41:43.364-05:002020-12-23T10:41:43.364-05:00christmas in this country is so over the top with ...christmas in this country is so over the top with extravagance and the myth of perfection. everything has to be perfect or you may as well not even try. and the expectations of all that are impossible to achieve. and of course it all falls on the women to be responsible for it to happen. and my particular pet peeve is that any tragedy that happens is worse because it happens at christmastime which is totally bullshit and makes me angry whenever I hear someone say that. the most freeing thing I have done is to say fuck that shit, I'm not doing it.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-7294439822090995362020-12-23T08:55:25.946-05:002020-12-23T08:55:25.946-05:00I always wondered what Christmas would be like if ...I always wondered what Christmas would be like if I left my ex to do it. Bugger all I suspect because as you know all that "Christmassy stuff" just happens - it never actually takes any work by anyone (I'm using the irony font here)!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.com