I was able to survive one more Christmas, and while it ain't a sure thing, it looks like I may make it into another year. The odds look pretty good, but I wouldn't bet the ranch on it. This year, I only went to one Christmas dinner, to see my Mom. She is getting old and her dementia is beginning to worsen. I don't know if this is good or bad, she's 82, but I hope she doesn't live so long she doesn't know me. That would kill me. I treasure my mom.
My kids are still not speaking to me, why, I have no idea. It's been 3 years now, and I don't think Hillary Clinton could fix it. I just know I love them, and whatever problem they have, I wish they would let me know what it is. I may be able to fix it, or not, but at least we could begin to work on the problem, and that is a first step. Am I stubborn? Yes, too stubborn, but I worked too long and too hard, to be disrespected. Now, I think I am no longer needed. Missing my granddaughter growing up is the worse, and it's a damn shame.
I managed to get a few goodies from Santa. Terri let me buy an electric guitar and a small amp. I wasn't looking for one, but I was at the the flea market, and a man was selling his father's guitar.( I think he died) It is a Fender Strat Squier, and I got it so cheap, I had to buy it. It's a beautiful red and white color, and I love it. I'm still learning on my acoustic, but to hear yourself play that loud (especially since I can't play) is surreal. But, I'm learning more each day.
As I looked around this Christmas, I saw my family and other families, eating mass quantities of food, spending mass quantities of money on mass quantities of presents, and I could hardly believe the economy is so bad. Stores were packed, viral sells broke all records, and who doesn't have an IPhone (me, me, me) or something similar. My nephews and nieces opened more presents in one morning, than I did my entire childhood. We received only one "big" present as a child. By big, I mean, a little expensive, but nothing like the kids get today.
I'm trying not to sound like an old fuddy-duddy, but come-on, do kids need this much stuff. Most of the kids I know, don't even have to do chores around the house. I mowed the yard, shoveled snow, and did whatever I was told. Whoa, wait, "Fuddy-Duddy Alert!!" Never mind. I just hope that all of you came through Christmas in good health and good spirits. I also hope, the New Year brings the best to you all.
The following is a funny short film from the Dude's hero's, the Coen Brothers and Steve Buscemi~That's all I know~Happy New Year
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May I persuade you to give your kids a call on New Year's? You know tomorrow is not promised to any of us and you deserve to know why they are angry, at the very least. If you swallow that humungous pride and make the first move, it just might pay off, my buddy. Give it some thought, okay?
Love you git-tar!
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Glad your Christmas was joyful, and call your kids. If nothing else, a rousing fight may inspire a song in you.
Jon, Thanks, I hope so!
Jerry, I learned the Christmas song. It's pretty simple, but still...,
phyllis, each one of us is waiting to break the ice. Each one thinks they are being wronged. I just don't know!
I am looking forward to another year of reading all the magnificent posts you write. You are a master.
Loved the film too!
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sigh...
We crawled through another year and each year I have no idea how we did it.
We had a record year on Amazon and wondered where the money was coming from.
Happy new year my friend.
HUGGGGGGGGGG
Sorry to hear about your problems with your kids and wish you the best with them. My best guess is that you’ll solve your problems but you know better than me of course. Good luck!
On another note if it doesn’t bother you to much, you’ve previously indicated you agree on this subject. If so and you can find the time to take a look at Stop child abuse in schools pass H.R. 3027!! and perhaps send a quick E-mail to your congressman it might make a difference. I hope you don’t mind my asking but it seems worthwhile to me.
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Hahahahahahahahahahahhahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (*see?*)
I'm 70, and I'm not yet a FUDDY-DUDDY; a FUDDY maybe, or a DUDDY, but not a FUDDY-DUDDY.......!
The most you can be is a FU..... (~Teehee!~)
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I love the Coen bros too, and Steve "he was just funny looking" Buscemi!
Love the Coen Brothers, master film-makers. The Dude abides! Peace and Happy New Year.
Truly insane clip. No wonder Steve Buscemi's taken out Algerian citizenship.
re your kids, & theirs : love for Terri is the set example. Sometimes we can do no more.
Just keep the door closed so the dog can't go chasing cars, & that's it all.
Happy 012 scanner, & thanks for all the great reads man.
But I digress.