tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post7551200048143803521..comments2024-03-28T05:09:41.036-05:00Comments on stuff from ellen's head: post christmas postellen abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-74592321432423392112013-12-29T11:15:35.897-06:002013-12-29T11:15:35.897-06:00I couldn't agree more. If I think of this as a...I couldn't agree more. If I think of this as a seasonal solstice celebration it's much easier to take. I'm ready to slap the next newcaster squawking about the war on Christmas - what snotty hubris to ignore all the other faiths or lack there of that make up this world. <br /><br />Thanks for this lovely post.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-70906811971797385312013-12-28T05:40:27.809-06:002013-12-28T05:40:27.809-06:00You and I - on a wavelength. I used to detest the ...You and I - on a wavelength. I used to detest the holidays. These days I try to enjoy what I can. They pass more quickly now that I'm older.<br /><br />Love to you, Ellen, in these first days of the returning light.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-62845267875373801872013-12-27T16:00:02.299-06:002013-12-27T16:00:02.299-06:00Very similar thoughts to what I have been telling ...Very similar thoughts to what I have been telling anyone who would listen for years...not too many people listen to me though..have a great Solstice...Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414361079501574872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-49005476268540430632013-12-26T23:21:18.429-06:002013-12-26T23:21:18.429-06:00The only good thing about Christmas is that it'...The only good thing about Christmas is that it's over for another year. Rubye Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511953177053448513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-73063781331817387862013-12-26T21:38:10.573-06:002013-12-26T21:38:10.573-06:00totes with you, sister. and the tree thing is barb...totes with you, sister. and the tree thing is barbaric. I go for a walk with Dexter through the park and find boughs that have blown down. Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-43560752978531956202013-12-26T17:51:34.380-06:002013-12-26T17:51:34.380-06:00I never have understood the hype other than encour...I never have understood the hype other than encouraging good retail sales. I enjoyed a good set of music with 3 choirs and an orchestra.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-41537714435109720422013-12-26T17:34:29.523-06:002013-12-26T17:34:29.523-06:00Yes, indeed. Well put! The rhythm of life and the ...Yes, indeed. Well put! The rhythm of life and the seasons feels so precious the older I get. I love the drama of the seasons this far north. I even love how crazy early we we get darkness - it's just so lively! I think we've finally figured out the bringing a live tree in dilemma. Our oldest son for the past 3 years has rescued a discarded one -- from people who buy a tree but leave town before Christmas Eve and set it by the curb to be picked up -- and brought them to our house. Sort of recycling Christmas trees. I don't fee so guilty, and in fact, I feel like we've honored that little tree twice by taking it in for one last blast. I love the goodwill I see people show, even if it's only seasonable. I've heard tales of harried moms checking out at Target only to find the person ahead of them paid for their purchase. I love the candles and the smells of fir branches. I love how people share sweets. And I personally wait till the day after Christmas to start the music, which I'm a sucker for -- especially finding renditions by artists that surprise me. But we keep our gift-giving very low-key now -- and for Christmas Eve we order Chinese takeout, which just keeps the whole thing so stress-free. So here's to good cheer and good friends, even ones I have yet to meet in person!<br />Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372015226222285350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-37033669975823449102013-12-26T16:06:42.925-06:002013-12-26T16:06:42.925-06:00I had no tree but we had merriment. When we had tr...I had no tree but we had merriment. When we had trees we would take them to the pond afterwards so the new baby fish would have a protective place to grow.<br /><br />I don't like what the holiday has turned into the last several years.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-39255451130254605002013-12-26T13:00:52.990-06:002013-12-26T13:00:52.990-06:00I live behind ambivalence--until I see luminaries....I live behind ambivalence--until I see luminaries. Then I look out, smile, and enjoy my ambivalence. The heralds of more light.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-63421087402004459412013-12-26T12:36:04.217-06:002013-12-26T12:36:04.217-06:00I never bought it to all the commotion and fuss. B...I never bought it to all the commotion and fuss. But, my husband needs it badly, the decorating, the gift purchasing, the feast. Fortunately for me, this year we were busy with a new grandchild, and hubby had no choice but taper his enthusiasm a bit.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-71797389506921760102013-12-26T11:01:04.224-06:002013-12-26T11:01:04.224-06:00Being German Christmas still means a lot to me, bu...Being German Christmas still means a lot to me, but the reality never comes up to expectations. Over the years my expectations have shrunk and now I’m just glad to have a roof over my head, food and drink and the company of like-minded friends.<br /><br />Religion is a very minor part of the equation; the big thing is that the natural year is turning and I know that darkness will eventually make way for light.<br /><br />Best wishes for a good new year.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-62311536681407570062013-12-26T09:38:29.560-06:002013-12-26T09:38:29.560-06:00I agree completely. I know, you're saying what...I agree completely. I know, you're saying what??? The woman who decorates for everything. And the answer is yes. I think I decorate so that I can appease my inner child...not because I really give a ho ho ho. My daughter and I looked at each other after the kids opened gifts and said, "can we take the tree down now??" There have been a couple of years when I did.<br />And this year with the gratefulness tree, I came really close to truly joyful. I will continue that tradition happily. The non holiday, holiday tree is perfect. And the gifts on it are naturals so, perfection.<br />I hope you do put out farolitos on longest night. You'll love the glow. <br />And lookee it do overs again. Bye bye to the madness. Oma LindaOmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09589622524456973822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-10706333371737890152013-12-26T09:29:15.259-06:002013-12-26T09:29:15.259-06:00it has always been a difficult time of year for me...it has always been a difficult time of year for me since childhood. i'm always glad to turn the calendar page to january.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-19750843908281013302013-12-26T09:27:00.058-06:002013-12-26T09:27:00.058-06:00That was refreshing! I feel better all ready, hon...That was refreshing! I feel better all ready, honestly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-30704136106752894142013-12-26T08:42:10.263-06:002013-12-26T08:42:10.263-06:00Woman- I know exactly what you're talking abou...Woman- I know exactly what you're talking about. <br />Hey- have you read this?<br />http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/12/23/131223fa_fact_pollan<br /><br />I read it a few days ago and my mind keeps going back to it and boggling. Just boggling. <br /><br />It's over. Mostly. The madness. We survived again. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-88941949355872497242013-12-26T08:06:01.023-06:002013-12-26T08:06:01.023-06:00I was a beast this year. I have a lifetime hangove...I was a beast this year. I have a lifetime hangover from decades of Christmas ick and wish to move on, making it possible to enjoy the gathering, the feasting and the communing. Alas, I failed to find the spirit yet again. At the end of the day my first thought was--thank god that's over.<br /><br />But the days are growing longer. This is a good thing.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338712273383751320noreply@blogger.com