Am I the only one who struggles with the wrapping paper dilemma? Over the weekend I baked, wrote Christmas cards and put together all of the gift packages that needed to be mailed this year, and I didn’t wrap one single present. The cookies had special holiday containers because they need to be boxed securely enough to withstand the postal process. But the notion of using all of that paper, the life of a tree that will only be thrown out shortly after unwrapping, was just something I couldn’t make peace with. I just hope that the folks receiving the goodies understand. At this point, I only do gift wrap for the tots, and even they are required to be tiny and have "eyes all aglow." The only little one of the list this year is four-months-old. I’ll assume he won’t trash me for the absence of tree product.
Still, not wrapping a baby’s present seems kind of Scrooge like, years of societal pressure and conditioning I guess. The Dr. Seuss classic was on last night, btw. In a sea of screaming pundits all of whom seem intent on talking over their fellow commentators and demonstrating the most intolerance for opposing political opinions, mindless mellow dramas and sitcoms, nearly nonstop holiday advertising, which I guess is a welcome break from the endless list of side effects caused by prescription drugs, and various fear and terror mongering, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was a welcome reminder of the meaning of the season. There’s a new more popular green character with a holiday special. But what little I watched of him involved nose picking, belching and loads of other gross-out acts. Thanks, but not so much. I’ll snuggle up with the sweet Dr. Seuss tale with its vintage animation any holiday.
I guess I could take a poll. The blog marketers insist that polls are the way to drive traffic to my blog, increase sales, blah, blah, blah. But really, that sounds totally exhausting, especially with while teetering on the edge of a cold. Still, because this wrapping paper thing has me feeling a little badly about possibly being perceived as less caring or festive, I’ll put a poll on here. And I’d like to hear from you. It's there above this post, so thanks if you click.
Btw, I put on my first fire today. Silly perhaps for someone living in Los Angeles where it’s 61 degrees, but such a simple and comforting pleasure. It's getting along famously with the pot of chicken soup I made. Happy Holidays!
With love,
Elizabeth
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