Scribblings

If I wasn’t already infamous for hating to answer a ringing phone, the holiday season would put me over the top. 90% of the calls I get on any given day during December are for donations to charities. And it seems as though 90% of those charities are from Peace Officers, Police, State Troopers or some affiliation of such. It is simply overwhelming. Why can’t all these separate groups come together and form what would have to be a much more efficient charity. I am VERY happy that there are men and women willing to take on such dangerous jobs.

This year, my Christmas gift to me is a vow to not open the door or answer the phone on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Just me and my animals for two days of total peace and quiet… well, except for the dogs barking, the birds screeching and the peed and pooped on pads… hmmmm.  Maybe I need to rethink this.

That is apparently the new spirit of Christmas as found in the shopping malls of America.

Once again my dead friend Grace advances another year into old age and I stay as young as ever. It’s so sad to see your friends age while you remain forever young. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.

Christmas carols in November.

Useless Board of Directors… you know who I mean.

The question is whether or not I risk the drive on icy roads to get to the only holiday event I really ever want to attend. The women who form this orchestra have little else going for them while in prison. This brings a ray of light into the darkness. And it’s all volunteer! Costs the taxpayer nothing. What a wonderful thing to do for these women.

Saw an ad on TV selling toothbrushes as great stocking stuffers. Really? Yeah, let’s see those kids eyes light up when they come down on Christmas morning and find toothbrushes in their stockings. That will make those eyes sparkle…

And I already want to tear my ears off every time I hear another Christmas carol on the radio or in a store. I’ll be bleeding from the brain by the time Dec. 25 arrives.

Remember Bird TLC, Alaska’s pre-eminent wild bird rehab facility. Go to http://www.birdtlc.net to see how you can contribute to the continued health and presence of Alaska’s magnificent birds. It’s for the birds!

I”ll never understand Black Friday and whatever color today is considered in cyber shopping.  Did you know that if, instead of getting more stuff, you simply donated to a charity to help those who have NO stuff, you wouldn’t have to wait in any lines, wouldn’t have to worry about getting trampled, could enjoy your Thanksgiving meal the way god intended with a three hour nap after it followed by sandwiches… seriously, what the hell is wrong with us?