I worked retail for many, many years. Most of the time I really enjoyed it. I’m good with the B. S. and have a talent for merchandising. Shoes to kitchenware to fabric.
The holidays, however were a completely different tune. I became burnt and more than a little humbug about them. To be honest, my retail friends and I would greet each other during the holidays with, “And a Bah FUCKING Humbug to you too!” It was bad.
Thank goodness for twinkling holiday lights. The blue ones especially calm my inner humbug. If I don’t hear too much holiday music I get pretty close to having actual holiday cheer.
Things have gotten much better in the last few years. Every other year my family gets gifts from me. Wait, wait, on the, “other,” years I do a charity gift on our behalf. Last year we bought a llama for a family in a developing country. I made everyone llama ornaments for their trees. This year I get to go shopping and creating again. The odd thing is I’m actually in the mood. The Holiday Spirit.
Neil has the Holiday Spirit as well. Over at Citizen of the Month he’s hosting an online Arts and Crafts Festival. You should go.
I’m seriously considering putting up my tinsel tree this year. Maybe on Saturday. It’s supposed to SNOW, and that always says Holiday Spirit.
Check back Monday for details on my Public Radio debut……….
