it's xmas eve and my glass is half empty. my glass is still half full when it comes to luck and countless other things but without ruby, the whole xmas experience is going to be painful. i have a few family obligations that have the potential for conflict. ruby was a polarizing figure, some people loved her and others didn't have a kind word to say about her. if anyone insults the memory of ruby this xmas season, i won't soon forget it. after ruby left the surface of this lovely planet i was too verklempt to pen a fitting farewell. i'm still too verklempt to sing her praises.
so merry fucking xmas. this is the first xmas in my entire life that will be observed without a four legged soul mate. and to top off the misery, no alcohol. for those that haven't followed the whole boring saga; it was dec 1 2005, that i quit drinking. the irony is that i only intended on quitting for a few weeks to get in shape for the xmas drinking season. the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry....
i hope my lack of enthusiasm for xmas isn't putting a damper on anyone else's holiday spirit. in this vein, there has been a change in xmas tunes. rather than the upbeat tune i had selected, i've decided to go with a sad little ditty regarding xmas:
merry xmas to you sons of bitches whom i love so. (i have to begin preparing for a turkey dinner that i wish i wasn't hosting.)
11 comments:
Billy - I find that to be the perfect song. I've read about that from history but hearing it put to music is touching. Reminds me of what we've all lost.
I too, hope all guests will respect your needs - regarding Ruby. I cannot think of anything more cruel than to speak unkindly of your treasured friend, whether at Christmas or any other time.
Sending you warm wishes for the day. Thank you for sharing your pain - I often need reminding that some hurt, no matter what.
"What, me worry?"
You don't smell a rat anymore?
christmas is different for many reasons this year, so it goes.
What time is dinner?
Hey, could I interest you in a nice cat? I have hunters and free loaders you can choose from.
You're not obliged to have a Merry Christmas if you're not feeling merry, so I'll wish you a peaceful one instead. A toast to happy memories with the freshest fruit juice on Planet Earth!
merry xmas, my friend.
You might like the cat I call the grumpy old bastard, he is okay if you don't piss him off.
While I'm waiting on the apple pie to get done, thought I'd stop by and say I hope your day goes well(smile).
dixie - i've been on a world war one kick since watching the fall of eagles. thinking of those poor souls puts all the xmas nonsense in perspective for me.
king - i once tried to out-stubborn a cat and won't try again.
gb - a peaceful xmas free from poachers to you too.
bob - and a joyous boxing day to you.
king - i think it would be more important for the cat not to piss me off.
dixie - the day went fine, onward and upward.
Happy Boxer Day....
Fuck Christmas and the jack ass it road in on. That is all I have to say.
Adbios Ruby
Now that the the WAR ON CHRISTMASS has commenced, let's get to it.....
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