This year, Äiti did not make us pose in stoopy red hats, and in fact she had a total fail in the Christmas photo department. As a result, this is her offering. Talk about torment for us - a birdie we are not allowed to eat.
But seriously, we have had a postal strike here and Äiti had a picture all lined up of Mirsku, and then he left us and the spirit of joy left Äiti too. As a result, she has sent no cards and done nothing for the festive season. She apologises to loyal readers who usually get a card from her, but she just couldn't do it this year. She will make a donation to the local cat rescue to prove she is not a total grinch. She still has time to go shopping for our Christmas lunch - turkey and salmon sound good to us.
We totally unnerstand the lack of holiday cheer sometimes. There is a time to be cheerful, a time to curl up. A time to engage the world, a time to gather together and keep to oneself. A time to be outgoing, a time to stay alone.
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I don't blame Äiti for not having much holiday spirit - we miss Binga and she's been gone for many months now. But the holidays just seem to make it sadder.
ReplyDeleteWe know you are all missing Mirsku and it doesn't seem quite right to celebrate without him. Our o ld beagle girl Brandy left us earlier, and we are still missing her too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a weird time of year, filled with joy and reflection. The weather makes one want to stay inside, and not come out again for months!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays!