It’s Christmas. Joy to the World, or Bah, Humbug?

Quark as Scrooge

I’m always ambivalent about this holiday. On the one hand, I’ve always loved the excitement, giving and getting gifts, and — most of all — the music. On the other hand, my mother died shortly before Christmas 1986. And this year, a friend was killed the first week in December (by her husband, another friend) and her memorial service is on the anniversary of my mother’s death.

So, do I celebrate the season, or do I mourn? Yet Another Decision [YAD™]. I don’t need any more decisions at this time of year. Really, I don’t.

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