At least for now … I’m happy they’re over. I thought I would be able to get a bunch of stuff done over the break I had from work but I was beset on all sides by well meaning family and friends. Apparently people don’t work on the holidays. They actually take time off to play and recreate. I seem to have missed this memo sometime during my celestially short existence.
Alas all is still well with gifts given and received by both myself, family and friends. I had good experiences with everyone I know except for a chicken food manager.
I watched “It’s A Wonderful Life” and imagined myself in the shoes of Mr. Bailey as his many attempts to travel the world were foiled by the evil, plotting Mr. Potter. Eventually he realizes that he is the richest man in town thanks to his friends. Even though the film never really shows the demise of Mr. Potter, it’s not hard to imagine an army of benevolent citizens, spurred on by Mr. Bailey’s generosity, running the old geezer out of town after it’s all over.
So I can say, despite all my failed world tours, I am a pretty rich guy. Probably never been as generous as Mr. Bailey but if I ever have the chance, I’m sure I would do the right thing.
In another unrelated note – I’m happy to report this is the first Christmas season I can remember, where I was not beleaguered by panhandlers.
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