A Question of Optimism
Photograph by Malene Thyssen
Sluggish and snail paced, the internet is moving like a tortoise in a race against a rabbit. It is made all the slower from my own head, which is filled with yuck. A Christmas cold perhaps. A glass of Airborne sits fizzing next to me (lemon-lime flavor), but I shall buck up a bit, go in search of the prefect Christmas tree and retire to a cup of cocoa.
And because the thought process is not any quicker than the internet, I will keep the Sunday Question a simple matter. It is honor of my own need to keep happy thoughts going during the chaos of commercialism that abounds at this time of year - hence the do or die attitude of finding the right tree (or in my case, large potted plant).
What do you do to keep optimistic during the holiday season?
December 14th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Keep reminding myself it will be over soon??
December 14th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
The corner of Salt Lake City’s valley, where I live, empties around Christmas. Right now we have snow, and, if we do or if we don’t, I will wander the streets, the parks, the avenues near my home.
We buy little, saving instead for next year’s sales, and giving edible Holiday treats to loved ones.
The background noises of doom and gloom are louder each year, so I tune them out by wandering in reality, not in stores.
December 14th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
Broadway Matron:
I have to agree with that. lol
December 14th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
@ Broadway Matron and Jack - LOL.
@ Steven I like your method. It is right up there with my winter hikes (though I am still thawing from the Saturday before last’s). I think Jack mentioned he and his family use the holiday for family cheer and good food as well.
December 14th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
The commercialism this year is just ridiculous!