I'm old, living along and I'm fine with not doing Christmas. There's nothing magic about the particular date of December 25 (it was chosen as Christmas only to supersede existing pagan festivals); I can celebrate later when it's safe. I'm also fine with not celebrating New Year's Eve, since I haven't in years anyhow. I'll be glad to see the end of 2020 but I don't have to go to a party to commemorate its departure. I guess I don't get people who can't tolerate being alone.

it's not hard to understand. I'm an introvert, I get recharged by being alone, extroverts are the opposite.

I love going to family gatherings (well, used to love it), and then I can't wait to get home and be alone.

She doesn't like being around others very much, so life isn't all that much different for her. I'm usually good with being alone, but I do enjoy my family.

My daughter-in-law and grandsons stopped by yesterday to pick up my gifts for the boys. We chatted in the driveway for a little bit, all wearing masks and keeping distance. Right before they left I said to my four-year-old grandson, "aura hugs!" and we did that. Then when his mom turned to make sure his baby brother was fine in his car seat, my grandson darted to me and hugged my legs and then darted back and jumped in the truck. My heart just absolutely melted.

Practically crying just remembering it.

You clearly are important to your family, as well as us!

Wishing you a happy holiday season!

It's never meant more to me than it has the last four years. Well, a little over four years. I'm thankful for each and every one of you.

(Sorry for being all mushy and stuff, but I really do mean this.)

Happy Holidays to all

I used to decorate, cook, gift wrap, clean up and put it all away, etc..... Been there, done that, for so many years, it's kind of relaxing to not have to do any of it! Just listen to Christmas music, text and zoom my friends and family, eat cookies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack! No one to tell me otherwise!

I sure can't eat sugar like I used to be able to do. Getting older sucks in that respect.

I feel kind of weird that I've basically already done the whole Christmas thing. Everything is where it's supposed to go, except for the money gift for one grandson who said he'd stop by, but I doubt he'll get here before the weekend.

I have been trying to think of something special to do, like getting a special treat, but I've been "special treating" myself for months, and if I don't stop I'm going to have a lot of trouble fitting into my clothes.

it's very sad when they cannot seem to do that

estranged from most of my sibs, and my kids.
ironically, these days i am friends w my ex. i will likely see him as he is only in town for the 25th and 26th and i have some stuff to hand off to him.
i'll get to see my big dog that he ended up w, too, i am assuming.

good thing i have 2 big dogs and a couple of neighbors that i love.
otherwise i'll just be drinking and stuffing my face w cookies.

She should just speak for herself.
It is true, however, that most people live off the fantasies of others.
I, for the most, do well in work relationships, preferably the short term ones.

I enjoy silent days. Oh silent night is every night for me. No Christmas extras, well, I did pull out my lava lamp. It kind of looks like a tree.