by Rain Trueax
Acoma pot, artificial greens, and a fun little owl where two are on our artificial tree and two here with the sculpture and pot. One of those on the tree had to be put higher as Raven decided it looked like a cat toy and reached up to bat it off... We moved it higher :)
Since I know many of you are concerned for how Diane is doing, she is taking care of real life business but will be back at the blog when she can-- maybe even later this week, but if not, hopefully next week.
The holidays can be a tough time for anybody. What do you do when things aren't as you wish but you have to plug on? How do you avoid depression when others are cheery around you? Any secrets? I go to FB and see so many with health, relationship, and economic problems. Pets that were deserted when they felt they had someone they could trust. We see so much, more than any other era. Is the answer head in the sand? That doesn't seem possible for long-- or is it?
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Fortunately, I am not experiencing depressing feelings as seem to affect a number of people. I do recall a year long ago when, for whatever the reason, I seemed to lack the Christmas spirit, whatever that is. One evening I went out to a nearby store, wandered the aisles, gazing at the many items, listened to the music playing and for whatever the reasons, as I didn't buy anything, I seem to become infused with increasingly higher spirits. That's not possible this year due to the viral threat had I wanted to do so, but I really have no desire to do that anyway. I can empathize with anyone experiencing the heavy dark oppressing feelings that seem to not go away and seeming to be unable to overcome them. I wish I could offer magic words and solutions to overcoming them but perhaps we each have to find a way out of the maze in our own way -- what works for one might not for another.
I do not experience the excitement and enthusiasm for the holiday season as I did when my family here, my husband living, our children still at home, or coming to visit with the granddaughter years later. Children seem to stimulate an excitement I don't otherwise feel when I'm not in their presence. The process of selecting a gift to mail, or this year having sent directly from the seller, offers me pleasurable thoughts imagining how recipients may react. Greeting cards with notes or even a few letters and sending my own to what few others are still living prompts positive thoughts. The rest of the time is just a matter of doing what gives me pleasure on any given day along with coping with the issues of daily living, unexpected events, some not welcomed, and otherwise.
thanks for sharing that, Joared. I think it helps to get some positive ideas on what we can do to get past what can be a dark season with memories as one's only real comfort. I agree with it being about children for me too. Such an exciting time for a family.
I will be alone with a dying dog for Christmas, if she lives that long. Just about everyone I know will be with family, or have arranged to be with friends on Christmas Day. What gets me through is not memories but anticipation of January. Christmas has always been a hard time of year for me and January means it is behind me for another whole year. January means the sun is returning and there will be more daylight every day. A lot of people celebrate the winter solstice for that reason, but personally I celebrate January. And this year, January means the hope of a completely different year, slim hope, but hope nevertheless. May we all begin to put COVID behind us in 2021.
Sorry about Hapi and such a loss for you. We know they all will die but it's no easier for knowing it. We lost a beloved cat in March and I still feel pain from it. I hope you can get a new dog after a while as you are a good dog mommy.
The dark season has always been hard for me too due to SAD. I also look forward to January.
I have no plans for another dog. I hope to have a bit of dog-free time, but you never know. My parents used to always get a new dog before the old dog died, I think that is a good idea since getting a replacement dog can be disappointing, they just don't fill the old dog's "shoes". But I have no plans to do that. Hope your winter in Arizona is bright and cheery, keep posting those beautiful pictures!
Thanks. :)
This season affects us all and by adding the pandemic it can be a burden. I do think driving out to see lights (UBER if you cannot drive) and watching a few nostalgic movies helps. Each year is different and sometimes we have to work at getting that holiday spirit going.
I am very fortunate and thankful that I have so many odds and ends to address. Like figuring out how to pay the Pacific Power bill when nowhere is the account number to be found. because our power statement never came with the number. The Power company automatically billed to our bank's credit card. The credit card has a hold on it because of my husband's death and he paid with his card. I find it terribly amusing that here I am ready and willing to pay but they won't allow me access because I don't know the account number. You would think they would have more than one way to access my account.
Paul here, The email or mail notice will have a customer service number..call them. They know the number by the address. I autopay from the bank # to avoid credit card issues.
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