i have successfully arrived in ohio for a bit of concentrated christmas a week before the big day. the US knows how to take this holiday season to the next level, even without the benefit of snow just yet!
i saw a dozen decorated trees at the airport, heard christmas songs on the radio and in stores (a blues tune called "santa claus want some lovin" was a highlight), drank a seasonal drink at one of the buhzillion starbucks on every possible corner (the eggnog latte is not as good as is might sound), played with tiny people until i couldnt take their cuteness any longer,
tried endless tins of shared homemade christmas cookies, and witnessed people wearing, without the fainest hint of remorse, gaudy christmas-themed clothing (i admit i used to make my own christmas sweatshirts and wear them with pride. despite years of hindsight-embarrassment, i now completely appreciate holiday themed clothes that go beyond the cliche santa. i enjoy their total over-the-topness!).
but still...
seriously, ohio. rain?
the temperature might cool enough later in the week for a bit of snowfall. hope, hope...
i saw a dozen decorated trees at the airport, heard christmas songs on the radio and in stores (a blues tune called "santa claus want some lovin" was a highlight), drank a seasonal drink at one of the buhzillion starbucks on every possible corner (the eggnog latte is not as good as is might sound), played with tiny people until i couldnt take their cuteness any longer,
tried endless tins of shared homemade christmas cookies, and witnessed people wearing, without the fainest hint of remorse, gaudy christmas-themed clothing (i admit i used to make my own christmas sweatshirts and wear them with pride. despite years of hindsight-embarrassment, i now completely appreciate holiday themed clothes that go beyond the cliche santa. i enjoy their total over-the-topness!).
but still...
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| calvin and hobbes |
the temperature might cool enough later in the week for a bit of snowfall. hope, hope...
4 comments:
That song 'Santa wants some lovin'" is blues like the Moon is green cheese.
Now this is Christmas Blues.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELM13TiyUTQ
Where I live (and it's in the Southern Hemisphere) it's not unknown to snow in December!
Best Wishes for a white one
ST
No comet lovejoy 4 U.
"not as good as is might sound"
Isn't that Starbucks' strapline?
I heard a band playing the tune to "Pluto, the Previous Planet" the other day...
As a big C&H fan, that "let's have some snow" was a big hit with me and everybody who got it on Holiday Greetings note from me :)
So a big thank you for giving me the idea and Happy New Year
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