Close to Home by John McPherson for December 03, 2019

That’s one way to become the talk of the neighborhood.

Yay for the Remleys! I hate those things.

Especially those god-awful family photos where everyone is dressed alike!!!

A guy named Santa broke into several billion homes and stole cookies and milk.

Christmas letters are becoming a dying breed, thankfully, along with Christmas cards in general saving a ton of money on postage, though getting a holiday text or email does not quite have the same impact.

Why do people assume that everyone is interested to know every aspect of your life?

I hate to be the voice of dissent here, but I like getting cards and yearly letters in the mail. Most of my family and friends live far enough away to make casual visits difficult, and while I have a Facebook page, I rarely look at it, let alone post to it, or look at anyone else’s pages. The letters let me know what’s going on in their lives, and Christmas cards make a pretty decoration on the mantle. I still send cards to everyone, and nobody has told me they didn’t like it. :)

I still like the Xmas card routine, as long as I don’t have to participate. Some of the Xmas missives are pretty egocentric. Happy holidays!

Everyone loves to get a card in the mail. I have a friend that started using the e-cards and we all told her to stop. One of my favorite albums contains all the cards hubby and I have exchanged over 35 years.

Actually, a gesture of good will. Now everyone else isn’t ashamed that their family isn’t doing as well as others!

The last bastion of the Christmas I do.

I think Bleeb might have made the front page.

Frank Remley?

I still make handmade cards and send them. I like the personal touch, which is becoming rare.

P.S. Looking forward to visiting you. Thanks for the offer to stay at your place.

The Remleys watched way too much “My Name is Earl”…

Either that or someone’s telling the truth for a change.

I still send cards, not as many thou…..

It’s more entertaining than Merry Medical Christmas.