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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state 
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The trees are up lights and sparkles too another Grinch strolls by in protest in observance of copy cat crews decked out steel fences chopped down saplings gathered it's tradition the Grinch detests tradition One needs to go ahead with motions after the plump turkey roast where rotted bones dress can bottoms stars hooked to light tree tops wood gatherer piles fuel to burn fireplace needs light next turn trees are up at local mall Santa would be so happy the pocket book feels crappy The Grinch loathes tradition observes copy cat work crews steeped in polished black shoes not even a descent paycheck is gathered but the green and red show must go on just after the orange and black one with a plump roasted turkey consumed in the middle a distant memory... Tinsel stars grace fir tree tops, Evergreens are up again status quo retained lights and sparkles glued it's a traditional cue... perhaps a psychotic one too... the Grinch loathed every moment [This message has been edited by ecrivan (12-04-2004 04:43 PM).] |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It would be nice if we could return to the true meaning of the gift of the Magi... wouldn't it, Martin? Thank you for you. |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
the pocket book feels crappy shouldn't be..but this had me laughing..more an agreeable laugh than a funny one M |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
I risked my life every holiday season for years crawling around on the roof of our big old house to string lights. While I wouldn't do it again I have to admit it was rewarding to see families include our (then) home on the crawling drive tours of the displays. Of course I justified it by saying it was "for the kids," the same justification my spouse used to bury us financially. Enjoyed |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
seems too much trouble especially when one hates shopping hate isn't the right word...maybe depise? loathe? of course, my middle name is Grinch around this time of year...I still do share in others work though, if they want to go all out, I'll come look and eat and share time |
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~DreamChild~ Senior Member
since 2001-04-23
Posts 544in your dreams |
hehe. very clever with words are we? i like this post. |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
RSWells and we get buried with birthday/anniversary gift bills too  Passing, Your mention of detest and loathe had me restructure or shall we say better structure the text...merci  Maureen did I say crappy instead of happy..oh how miserly of me Karilea We are a long way off really appreciating holidays like this with all the commercialization about.. Dream thanks for your comment..the wit and dark humour is included free..hehe.. |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
Hey Martin, Very well spoken. I love this one. :-) Within this heart you'll find love |
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ecrivan Member Elite
since 2001-12-10
Posts 3923my own state |
Thanks for reading Ella.., are you getting your fair share of Xmas parties? |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
I have 3 Christmas parties to attend. Only looking forward to 1 of them. :-) Within this heart you'll find love |
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