Comments on: A Terribleminds Christmas

By: Chuck

Chuck — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:25:20 +0000

If you don’t want to share, John — no need to share badness. Goodness is also viable, so thanks.

By: John

John — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:15:07 +0000

I thought about sharing my worst memory but it’s too depressing. I’ll share if asked, but otherwise you’re better off not knowing.

Lets see, a good memory, a good memory…

Last year I was able to buy presents for my family. ALL of my family. I got to continue that tradition this year. I was employed over the holidays even though I hate my job, and even though I spent entirely too much money I feel great about it. One of my brother in laws literally said “I can’t believe you spent that much on me.” I’m going to be unemployed soon, but I was able to provide joy to others.

By: Frank Hablawi

Frank Hablawi — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 03:11:38 +0000

I’ve just received a Christmas golden shower – and I love it!

But seriously, a very good life-lesson and a profoundly healthy take on a rough Christmas memory. Thank you for sharing.

- F

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:41:17 +0000

Dawn:

Yule sounds like a great idea for you guys — you have to do what’s right for your peeps on such a day, I think.

Happy happy to you and yours.

– c.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:40:42 +0000

Josh:

Sorry to hear about your sister, man.

Hope you had a happy.

– c.

By: twitwhois

twitwhois — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:34:38 +0000

Heh. If Santa rode a pegasus, the Easter bunny could ride a unicorn. Kinda goes along with that Easter bunny from the book you mentioned. The unicorn protects the virgins, so what else can the bunny do to take care of his needs? Ohh- what about a leprechaun on the back of Cerberus? That would be bad ass! “Stay away from my pot-o-gold, wee bitches!”

Thanks for the well wishes and jedi word bending!

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:49:48 +0000

My sisters and I had a penchant for tormenting one another. It was good-natured, for the most part. My older sister was always the pioneer in such things, like wrapping small gifts in a large box or even a series of boxes.

Losing her was like losing a limb. It’s part of the reason I’m so close to my parents and try to spend time with them when I can. Life is too short, after all, and it’s only getting shorter.

Cherish the memories you have, work to make new ones that will last and remember that Christmas or Yule or Hanukkah or whatever is about more than pretty lights and shiny wrapping paper.

Whatever you celebrate, I hope you do it safe & happily.

~Josh

By: Dawn

Dawn — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:56:00 +0000

Some Christmas memories good and bad:

The last Christmas with my son before he died; the first Christmas without him.

My mom passed away a week before Christmas, and opening up presents from her that Christmas was heart-breaking.

Childhood memories of drunken fights between my parents and grandparents.

This year we did not (are not) celebrating Christmas. We celebrated Yule. Yule this year was one of the best celebrations we’ve had. Good food, good drink, great friends and family. We’ve never had a ritual circle this big. There was laughter and merriment; no pressure, no hassle, no focus on gift-giving and obligations.

We’ve talked to the kids. As a family we’ve decided to do Yule from here on out and skip Christmas. We will forge our own traditions from here on out.

Dawn

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:19:23 +0000

Gloria:

Thanks for popping by. Bear did have a good Christmas that year, I think. Indoor? Tree? Shiny tree? Pee? Yes!

Merry Christmas!

– c.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:18:42 +0000

Maggie:

You nailed it. His loss, not yours. Power on, and Merry Christmas to you and Rick.

– c.