Dear So and So

[Catrin]

Jessmarimba, hope the pie comes out well and that you are feeling better tomorrow

[snapdragen]

Pie can make everything better.

[bmccasland]

Dear Neighbors that invited me over for dinner,
I wasn't sure you actually meant it, since you didn't tell me a time range to come over. So when I worked up the courage to come across the street, and knocked on the door, I heard laughing inside, but no one answered. I didn't want to bang on the door, so I went back home. Had my favorite Kashi microwave dinner, and an apple tartin from Trader Joes (well I didn't eat all of the tartin, yet).

To the world in general - if you know a single person, invite them over for a holiday meal, but tell them when, so they know you actually mean it.

I hate holidays - they only remind me that my severely disfuctional family is scattered to the 4 winds. And yes, I did choose to move here, or move again - don't ask me what I'm looking for, maybe it's a reason to stay put. Holidays are just something to get through.

[jessmarimba]

Aww! I have leftover steak, rosemary potatoes, and a couple of cats for company - I'd share if you were closer!

[OakLeaf]

(((((Beth))))) Wishing you a future of joyous holidays with your chosen community. And wish I could send you some of our way-too-much food, too.

[NbyNW]

Big hug to you, Beth, and to anyone else who is far away from loved ones today (family or otherwise).

[Becky]

Holidays are just something to get through.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

I'm sorry, Beth

[lph]

I'd have you over any day, Beth! You sound like an interesting and friendly person, definitely one of the ones that makes TE the place it is, that I wanted to thank yesterday

Virtual pie and cat company all round!

[Becky]

Dear family member-

In some ways, I'm glad that we had our discussion yesterday. It confirmed for me that you're a bitter control freak who's clinging to apparently minor transgressions that I committed years ago and who is unable to forgive or forget anything. You're a master manipulator and had me promising all sorts of changes on my part with absolutely no willingness to give or compromise on yours.

Also, for the first time in 10 years, I got to experience what it must have been like to grow up in that household. It sucked, but it's going to make me a better wife in the long run 'cuz I get it now. (DH, I'm sorry! And thank you for being my partner in all of this.)

I've never intentionally cut a family member out of my life, and I cringe every time I think of the collateral damage that's going to occur, but you may very well be the first. Congratulations on a dubious honor. (BTW, I welcome advice on how to do this.)

Sincerely,
Emotionally exhausted and shattered.

[bmccasland]

I'd have you over any day, Beth! You sound like an interesting and friendly person, definitely one of the ones that makes TE the place it is, that I wanted to thank yesterday

Virtual pie and cat company all round!

Don't tempt me!!! I have a passport that needs stamps in it. One of the things I've thought about was going on vacation for the holidays - hop a plane, go somewhere else. Now if I can just get someone to buy the ticket, pay the boarding for the kitties. *sigh* But I can dream.

Got out today, and did some shoping at local small shops. Got a pastry at the Danish Bakery, and had a meat pie from the Australian Pie shop.

Happy weekend to everyone!

[marni]

most of what is bad in my life and memories, ie loss of dear ones two footed and four footed, life time crisises, traumatic experiences and ill health have happenend between Thanksgiving and New Years. Here's hoping that this year doesn't follow the pattern.

We've had a good Thanksgiving and are going tomorrow to meet a new rescue dog to give our FIL 's dog Beau as a companion. Here's hoping.