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Comment on Things. That are things. by Jim

Jim — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:40:09 +0000

Yes, please dial back a bit and let your knee recover. An injury can mess up your plans for weeks and weeks. (I’ll be seeing my podiatrist on Tuesday to find out if I need surgery on my heel or if I can begin to think about starting running again anytime soon. I’m going nuts!)

Comment on Vacation almost over. Sad. by Lexi

Lexi — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:08:45 +0000

I recently found your blog by searching for information on the PMF program. I realized we have a lot in common. I’m looking forward to following your blog!

I take the assessment Jan 11th. I’m freaking out!

Good luck with your running goals!

Comment on Holiday Movies by Jim

Jim — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:43:13 +0000

Yes, I also see the movie as a triumph for Ralphie. (And it is my 2nd favorite holiday movie, right after It’s a Wonderful Life.)

I identified with Ralphie. I knew the same kind of childhood. When I was in college I loved to listen to Jean Shepard on the radio, telling stories, many of which were similar childhood stories. It seemed to me as if he were telling stories that could have been set in my neighborhood during my 1940s childhood (even though he was more than twenty years older than me).

Comment on Holiday Movies by Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:28:00 +0000

I agree on the sad, but Ralphie does get his gun in the end, AND he gets to pound the crap outta Scut Farkus. So he does have the occasional moment of good in there too.

Comment on Holiday Movies by David/tediousandbrief

David/tediousandbrief — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:18:12 +0000

I have to agree with you on A Christmas Story. It’s cute every once in a while but I have relatives who leave it on all day on Christmas. The story about the decoder is probably one of the saddest parts of the film.

Comment on Nobody wants to be alone on Christmas by Holi

Holi — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:12:12 +0000

Good article. Being alone for the holidays once or twice in your life is ok, it might even be fun, but if it becomes a recurring theme in your life, it can be very painful.

If you do not have the love and support of a healthy extended family, it is crucial to connect with people who care about you and who need & want your company as much as you them. Whether you have no family or are simply missing a vital relationship in your extended family circle, a more complete extended family will provide you with a more powerful support system.

Try CreatingExtendedFamilies.com It matches adults platonically to create surrogate extended family relationships.

Comment on Back in the winter of 2004 by Jim

Jim — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:29:00 +0000

Less than three months to your marathon… I am really damned impressed. Didn’t you start running when you were in law school? A 5k or a 5 miler on campus?

Comment on Concert weekend by John

John — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:35:02 +0000

Hi! I’m a fellow Holidailies participant and a former CCS member. Glad to hear the concerts went well yesterday. I miss singing with the CCS. (But not the 28-mile drive to and from the Cathedral. That was killing me.) Good luck with today’s concert!

Comment on Nobody wants to be alone on Christmas by Napmom

Napmom — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:47:54 +0000

Agreed. Spending the holidays with friends could never be the same as with family. Now that I’m married I am with my in-laws for half of the holidays… they are fine people… but being with my own family is my favorite!

Comment on Holiday Newsletters by Napmom

Napmom — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:17:00 +0000

Admittedly, I saw the writing prompt and loved the idea because I LOATHE holiday newsletters. But, I can’t actually “publish” the letter that I wouldn’t-dare-to-send because then none of my relatives would ever speak to me again… and I’m hoping to enjoy my holiday this year.

Very, very well done. The “drinking game” was priceless!!!!!