tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post8600119602786735950..comments2023-10-21T05:56:15.949-06:00Comments on Utah Savage: The Xmas DepressionUtah Savagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-5257733990506279192009-12-27T11:43:58.314-07:002009-12-27T11:43:58.314-07:00i swear we had the same mother...
same methods, ...i swear we had the same mother... <br /><br />same methods, same torture, same bullshit.<br /><br />i watched my brothers get everything they listed... i had knockoff second best things... from the ukulele given instead of the guitar to the cover band lp's. <br /><br /><br />still does it.<br /><br />bless her.quin brownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804746948797234402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-4838060602062453872009-12-26T15:41:38.148-07:002009-12-26T15:41:38.148-07:00I'm comforted to know I'm not alone in det...I'm comforted to know I'm not alone in detesting xmas/winter. Yeah, those childhood memories don't help either. But, Utah, you tell it like it is, without hesitation, and I thank you for that.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00212609825106784607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-19417516340894093982009-12-23T13:49:30.747-07:002009-12-23T13:49:30.747-07:00Nan, Oso, MrMacrum, I'm sorry anyone shares my...Nan, Oso, MrMacrum, I'm sorry anyone shares my current misery. Winter's a bitch in the cold climes and then to add Xmas to it seems extra cruel in a time of already tightened belts. Thanks for looking in on me. I really do love you and appreciate your being here with me.<br /><br />Peach, I'll try.<br /><br />Randal, I'm on board. In fact I thought it was MY amendment!<br /><br />DK, is odd how the least little kindness makes me tear up. Thanks for the tears.<br /><br />Mike, I just might join you. I'll have a pipe in my hand, not a highball glass, but the intention will be the same.<br /><br />Ave Pat, I know your intentions are good, but nobody hates the advise to have a stiff upper lip and see the good in small things more than I. I'm bipolar man. It's like telling someone with cancer to think good thoughts and you can cure yourself. I'm glad you sailed through your worse than my childhood having a ball. Lucky you. Or do you think it was just your innate good judgement that got your through it? Whatever it was, I'm glad you survived to tell the rest of us how to cope. Thanks for dropping by to bring such unwanted cheer.<br /><br />Fran, I'm so sorry about your husbands accident. And just when we all need a little kindness and generosity isn't that just the time insurance companies decide they can fuck you really hard.<br /><br />And to have your son so sick must be heartbreaking. I have a dog with health challenges and when he's having a rough time, I breaks my heart. Thank god I don't have children. I doubt I'd survive my child's fears and pains and illnesses.<br /><br />Anita, I get a little thrill every time I see you here. I know there are times I really piss you off. I know my never ending whine can get tedious. I also know you have your own serious struggles. So seeing you here means you aren't so down you can't get out and about. And like I said to DK, nothing brings tears faster than the kindness of someone who knows me well and still says something kind to me. I so appreciate your company on this trudge toward my very old age. You words are greatly appreciated.<br /><br />Blueberry, It's nice to know I'm not alone in my hatred of the holiday season with all it's forced cheer and generosity. <br /><br />I love seeing you on twitter. Glad you like it enough to stay with it.Utah Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16385093247915560752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-46183632667122348562009-12-23T10:01:08.750-07:002009-12-23T10:01:08.750-07:00I am right there with you. I hate this holiday and...I am right there with you. I hate this holiday and would give anything to just skip over it (and by that I am including Thanksgiving plus all of December).Blueberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17357299403457746440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-9919362359876839252009-12-23T07:44:43.226-07:002009-12-23T07:44:43.226-07:00i'm with nan, while my miserable experiences w...i'm with nan, while my miserable experiences with x-mas were different than your miserable experiences with x-mas, we all share that awful emotional numbness that wraps around us beginning in late october and probably not really and truly letting go until spring. <br /><br />and i also agree with d.k. you share so much of yourself, it's painful sometimes (but not always) to read you, but your scorched-earth honesty in the face of chaos is a site to behold and, yes, you have been amazingly generous in your sharing your gift and your life with us, your readers and friends. <br /><br />thank you for being you, utah.anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950712894174167863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-59905254131496616462009-12-23T00:18:55.593-07:002009-12-23T00:18:55.593-07:00Hey there~ Just stopping by to say hi. All that da...Hey there~ Just stopping by to say hi. All that damned glistening & joy can really be a bitch when you are just not in the mood for it. <br />Several people had asked me if I'm "ready for Christmas".... I know they are making conversation.... but today I answered a co worker "more less than more".<br /><br />Ready?<br />The husband got double rear ended on the freeway in November & we have been up to our ears in insurance adjusters, looking for a replacement car with the low low settlement for the car... then dealing w used car salesmen & private party sellers. <br />I'm about ready to throttle a used car salesman. <br /><br />But wait! There's more... the college kid called in Friday to say he's sick as can be.... he's been down & out for 4 days & needs to go to the doctor. Co pays & prescriptions & all the extras you need when you have the flu. <br />He just spent 5 days here hacking & spewing w drenching night sweats & nausea. Truckloads of kleenex. <br /><br />Oh yea.... the holidays are just the ticket here!<br />Deck the halls w effing hand sanitizer. <br /><br />Humbug!<br /><br />Sorry things were shitty as a kid. <br />There is no rule you have to like the holidays... but I will revel in the opportunity to say good damned bye 2009 & good riddance. <br />that alone is something to celebrate. <br /><br />So whatever if someone gives you a gift accept it gracefully.... people just want you to feel appreciated. Myself included.... but I won't impose the gift thing... ya know, I'm busy refraining from car salesman "incidents". <br /><br />If cash is tight, get the food stamps. Some friend will help you, or you can request additional assistance from the Food stamp people. Hey the freaking government will only piss it away on wars-- might as well get some healthy food for you & ease your financial burden. You can get the forms online, so as to make the process easier. <br /><br />Soon all the holiday hooplah will fade, and you can get on with life. <br /><br />One day @ a time.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198689517878201943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-18486558085402374602009-12-22T16:24:28.864-07:002009-12-22T16:24:28.864-07:00Hi Ytah! I guess I was lucky, I grew up like that ...Hi Ytah! I guess I was lucky, I grew up like that and worse but I had a ball. <br /> It is what you let it be! I am sorry about your friend and all but get a helper and get the stamps and help you'll need. <br /> Sometimes it takes a while for reality to hit you in the face but it usually does. Relax and have a Merry Christmas!jmsjoinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17631105639275375922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-16065382230459383702009-12-22T13:31:11.895-07:002009-12-22T13:31:11.895-07:00I'm with you on this one Utah. This Christmas...I'm with you on this one Utah. This Christmas will be spent with my dear old friend Johnny Walker.<br /><br />Merry Christmas:-)Kentucky Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753739401363847764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-75276900175454305272009-12-22T11:57:07.656-07:002009-12-22T11:57:07.656-07:00but my dear UT, YOU are the gift ... you give us t...but my dear UT, YOU are the gift ... you give us the gift of your writing.D.K. Raedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451065603615752038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-21734210375125403062009-12-22T09:23:36.440-07:002009-12-22T09:23:36.440-07:00So you're on board with the my constitutional ...So you're on board with the my constitutional amendment to repeal Xmas?Randal Graveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728992897551848531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-648134826636836642009-12-22T08:25:49.718-07:002009-12-22T08:25:49.718-07:00Just enjoy spending time doing what you like this ...Just enjoy spending time doing what you like this time of year.The Peach Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01587235197620014751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-68031312989504321662009-12-21T18:44:23.997-07:002009-12-21T18:44:23.997-07:00Your unhappiness for this season has a kindred spi...Your unhappiness for this season has a kindred spirit here in Maine. I wish your better times for the New Year.MRMacrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414173517957120477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-56518666797764500182009-12-21T17:19:53.999-07:002009-12-21T17:19:53.999-07:00My ex was somewhat like that, with regards to spoi...My ex was somewhat like that, with regards to spoiling the child. She insisted we never let the girls believe in Santa because they should know the gifts came from US rather than some imaginary fat guy.<br /><br />I insisted that we let them believe in Santa and it was one of the few battles I won.<br /><br />She felt the same way about stories or bike riding, playing catch or with Barbies with them (yeah I played with dolls but only with my kids!)-it had to be a reward after chores.<br /><br />Some people just don't have any joy inside them, and they resent and try to squeeze it out of those that do.Osohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513535195785731541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5954604416278665691.post-38167465269714330192009-12-21T16:04:37.020-07:002009-12-21T16:04:37.020-07:00I empathize. Like Tolstoi said, every family is un...I empathize. Like Tolstoi said, every family is unhappy in its own way, so my miserable experiences were different than yours -- but for sure they left me with a lifelong dislike of Christmas.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18359007443116549436noreply@blogger.com