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:: Monday, November 27, 2006 ::

Snow fell this evening, hushing the usual city sounds under the streetlights to a murmur. Everything seemed to stop while the heavy flakes blanketed our streets and yards. I wonder if it will stick. It seems early to be so thick-- we usually don't get a fall like this until January or February, and it usually lasts a week or two at the most. I don't relish slogging around in it tomorrow on the job, but it's nice to put a damper on everything, slow it down, make people more aware of their surroundings.

'Tis the season. For mass commercial/consumer-ism. The rushing, the impatience, the grumpiness-- I can do without that. The tons of shit bought and wasted-- I can do without that, too. But I do love the lights. Yes, it's a waste of energy, I know. But after recanting my xmas tree lust in guilt of having to kill them in order to enjoy them, the next best thing is the lights. Then there's the fudge-- creamy vanilla walnut fudge from the Holiday Market (Winter's incarnation of our Saturday Market scene), and of course I love sipping Irish Cream by the wood stove at my mother's, the smell of roasting turkey and potatoes with garlic filling the house. I love making delectable cookies and giving them all away (after tasting some, of course).

So in answer to the mostly familial question, "What do you want for Christmas?" I'll abstain from the usual but ever-so-noble inclination toward the ethereal "world peace" and "time with friends and family." One is an idealistic chant that should be a daily goal, and the other is a tangible reality, within reach, that... well,... should also be a daily goal. The short of it is I believe the answer to all of the hmm-ing and guessing is that everyone should have an Amazon.com wish list. It solves a lot, really. I would be happy with anything from my list.

I would also be just as happy with nothing from it. This is just for those who've asked. Thanks for asking. What's on your list?

:: Anne 10:22 PM [smartass remarks] ::
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