Comments on: All I Want For Christmas is the Mojo Back

By: Secondhand Karl

Secondhand Karl — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:17:37 +0000

Ginger – I think many of us relate more than we know.

Sarah – Aw, that’s kinda sad. I think every kid needs at least one magical holiday to look back on.

Whit – Seasonal beers DO rule.

Kris – Great point.

Noraisins – Um, you’re welcome?

SciFi Dad – Thanks. I’m glad you liked it. I don’t write often about my kids, but yes, I have twin daughters. They’re 21 now and in college. Yeah, there are some posts I could point you to if my archives weren’t all frakked up.

Twinkie – Well said. I need to focus more on the good.

Stacey – ha!

Izzy – For me, it’s all about the kids. And this year, I’m spending more on a family in need than my own family. That’s kinda magical for me.

By: Izzy

Izzy — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:06:34 +0000

Sometimes I think the Nov/Dec holidays were enacted for the express purpose of reminding people of exactly what they don’t have and making them wish for it all the more… and, as with you and I, it usually involves the “f” word (family, you pottymouths!)The only thing I like about Christmas is watching my kids enjoy the fruits of gluttonous consumerism on steroids. The rest sucks ass.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 22:15:46 +0000

When I was a kid my mother went to great lengths to make sure we felt the magic of Christmas. I guess the “magic of Christmas” is all about the presents though, because by 6:20 (we had that 6am rule too, unless my dad was getting something truly awesome and woke up before us kids) we were kinda like, “Wait, that’s it?”

By: Twinkie

Twinkie — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:39:08 +0000

Karl, I did want to add that this holiday is also very tough on my family especially my husband since we lost his mom last year to a heart attack.

And she was one of those people who LIVED for Christmas. She loved to give and it especially came out that day. The look on her face as we all opened her presents and how happy she got everytime the front door opened because it meant one more family member or friend to share the day with…

Well.. it just won’t be the same this year. That’s for sure.

By: Twinkie

Twinkie — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:32:29 +0000

I’ve always hated Christmas, quite frankly. People have way too high and way too many expectations for a day that’s just a day.

We should concentrate on the good in our lives and not diminish what we have just because of a “day”..

Of course it’s different when you’re suffering from depression to begin with. I just mean in general for people who get depressed just thru the holidays.

By: SciFi Dad

SciFi Dad — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:51:21 +0000

Am I allowed to admit that this is probably my favourite post of yours, even if it is calling out Santa and a little sad? Because in those paragraphs, I learned more about you than I have in the months that I’ve been reading your blog.

You were married? You have kids? I don’t know why, but these revelations actually fill in MASSIVE gaps for me. Like, the online version of you that I know actually makes more sense than before. (Are you still in contact with your daughters? Is there a post you can link to that shares more of that side of you?)

Christmas can be depressing, but so can a lot of other times. I know that for me, the key is to try and focus on the moment you’re in, the people you’re with, and not those you’re missing. It’s not the same thing, but spending Christmas Day with my in-laws (where I am, at best, a second-class family member) is easier when I don’t think about my family, and instead just try to spend time with my kids. But realistically, I don’t think that’d work for you, so I’ve got nothing.

By: noraisins

noraisins — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:28:18 +0000

Hey, some of us are trying to get through this holiday season in denial. I certainly don’t need to read things like this reminding me of how I actually feel. Thanks a lot.

Seriously though, I hope you find that magic again.

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:20:18 +0000

Then I hope you’re one of the ones it doesn’t end up hitting. It’s wicked. I hear it’s a lot worse for men. It sucks enough for women.

Hang in there sweetie. The only way to go is up, right? (((HUGS)))

By: Whit

Whit — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 07:06:43 +0000

This is, by far, my favorite time of the year. I haven’t cared about presents since I was a kid and I have been agnostic even longer, but something about goodwill and Bing Crosby just gets me all giddy. Plus, seasonal beers rule.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:59:06 +0000

I’ve never had magical christmases. I always hated the holidays growing up because with every holiday came a huge fight between my parents and as always whatever toy i got would inevitably be broken in the fights.

But don’t get me wrong I love Christmas, I just wish I didn’t have to grow up to appreciate what it was supposed to be about.