I must admit that I’m falling prey to the holiday blues. Perhaps it’s the fact that we don’t have a real Christmas tree; all we have is this little white feather tree by Martha Stewart that is about 2 feet tall covered with bulbs in her signature muted green, gold and ivory. It may be the fact that the only radio station here that is playing Christmas music seems to only be playing just two songs: John Cougar’s “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” and “Merry Christmas Baby” by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, singers I don’t like at all. It may just be that I miss our friends scattered around the globe and our recent move along with the holiday season accentuates that feeling of loss.
I resorted to drastic measures yesterday and while I wrapped gifts, I put on a DVD of my childhood favorite “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and played it with the oh-so-groovy sing-a-long subtitles, not that I needed them even after all these years. What amazes me is how long the movie is: 144 minutes! You’re lucky to get 90 minutes out of today’s movies for kids, possibly because today’s children won’t sit that long but that’s a diatribe for another day. Also, I never realized that it was based on a book by Ian Fleming, better known for the James Bond series and that one of the writers of the screen adaption was Roald Dahl, author of “James and Giant Peach” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” You learn something new everyday.
Honestly, I realize my life isn’t bad especially in comparison to others so I’ll work on changing my attitude and try to look at the brighter side. It’s just that I’m like most folks who want to spend the holidays with people they love. I wish I had a transporter à la Star Trek so I could spend some time with all the friends and family that I miss so much. Wouldn’t that be nice. Until technology catches up with me, I’ll comfort myself with a few long distance phone calls and some long overdue e-mails. . . and perhaps a viewing or two of “The Sound of Music” for good measure.
What a coincidence: ABC is televising “The Sound of Music” right now. Maybe it’s a sign. I’m having an “It’s A Wonderful Life” kind of moment. Merry Christmas, everyone.
See, and we were watching it along with you at our home, so we aren’t as detached as we seem to be.
You and Randy are missed here, but we still rejoice that you have moved onto this new chapter of your life.
We’ll be seeing you soon, don’t worry.
Hi Friend,
Here is a virtual Ikea cinnamon roll for you @ I hope you enjoy the rest of the Christmas/New Year’s season!
Eugenia