Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for December 06, 2009

I just got my tree…

And all Val wants is some peace and quiet.

I feel her pain

So true. It is coming too fast.

I’m impressed that Max can whistle. My 4 year old is trying hard to learn because her older sister whistles all the time.

I feel sorry for the folks who work in retail - they have to listen to Christmas Music for HOURS!!!!

Must drive them crazy after awhile - then there’s relief when “Silent Night” becomes reality - they turn the stuff off, go home and enjoy the quiet…unless they have family like these at home.

I know exactly how that poor girl feels!

And the songs on the radio, lord give me strength!

I do mind the music mainly because it is played over & over. Then I just change channels. And I found the “perfect” gift for all the people I exchange with. Scratch-off lottery tickets work very well for most adults.

Where did you find your soap box? I want one for Christmas!

I do mind the music mainly because it is played over & over. Then I just change channels. And I found the “perfect” gift for all the people I exchange with. Scratch-off lottery tickets work very well for most adults.

Where did you find your soap box? I want one for Christmas!

Bah. Humbug!

Will someone beat up that little drummer boy with his own sticks?

Hey, Guys, Why not revive the Roman Holiday SATURNALIA? It seems like a good idea to me. I mean, have You ever heard of a Christmas Orgy?

artisanx OR WE COULD CELEBRATE FESTIVUS! Okay, how many Seinfeld fans out there?

Dry, are you taking a Festivus poll?

♫ It’s the mooooost wonderful tiiiiiiiiiiime of the year! ♪

Val converted.

I’m old enough to understand that contentment depends on the satisfaction of the person, not the price of the item. Since we’re in a recession, the resourcefulness of the buyer can often be as fun as the rewards reaped from it. You’d be surprised what can be found when each person has a $50 budget for each other.