Holiday Cheer

     Well, folks, it’s December 22, 2024, and here we are again, knee-deep in holiday cheer and the annual debate over fruitcake. Now, I don’t mean to be rude, but whoever thought that mixing dried fruit with a brick of sugar and calling it dessert should be put on a watch list. If I wanted to taste something that dense, I’d just bite into a piece of lumber.

     As I sit here sipping on some eggnog that’s probably more nog than egg at this point, I can’t help but think about how the world seems to spin a little faster each year. Just last week, I saw a commercial for a smart refrigerator that can order groceries for you. I can barely get my dog to fetch the newspaper, and now we expect our appliances to be smarter than we are. I half expect my fridge to start judging my midnight snack choices. "Oh, you again? Shouldn’t you be eating a salad?"

     And let’s talk about New Year’s resolutions. Every year, I resolve to exercise more, eat healthier, and finally finish that book I started in 2002. But come January 2, I find myself on the couch with a remote in one hand and a slice of pecan pie in the other. Folks, if they made a resolution to stop making resolutions, I’d be the first to sign up.

     As we gather with family and friends this holiday season, let’s not forget why we do it. Spending time with those we love, sharing stories, and maybe, just maybe, hiding the fruitcake in the back of the pantry where it belongs.

So, here’s to a holiday filled with laughter, love, and a little less fruitcake. Merry Christmas, y’all!



Comments

  1. MEBDecember 22, 2024 at 5:18 AM

    GOOD REMINDER!

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  2. Leland ShippDecember 22, 2024 at 5:21 AM

    Well, bless your heart! If I can remind just one person to steer clear of fruitcake and enjoy the good stuff, then my job here is done. Here’s to more laughter and less soggy dessert!

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