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Eva’s Byte #345 – Over-the-Top
Aspiring to the creed of “moderation in all things,” I’ve made exceptions when it comes to collecting gnomes and sea glass. And, although I consider myself a moderate aficionado of all things Christmas, I admit gravitating toward over-the-top renditions. They serve a purpose for bypassing the doldrums stirred by world events and the cerebral circumstances we find ourselves in at any given time.
One of those renditions—getting a daily dose of over-the-top holiday music played around the clock on my local radio channel.
Specifically, Andy Williams’ version of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. While this particular song has always smacked me as the epitome of holiday hocus pocus at warp speed—“the hap-happiest season of all”—it serves its purpose in keeping away life’s bee stings and dog bites which are felt more acutely during this time of year.
For a gal who prefers reading and writing lit with grit, there’s also something to be said for Hallmark’s over-the-top holiday movies. That is, unless they’re too much of a far-fetched stretch for my suspension of disbelief.
Of course, the essence of Christmas is brought home in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol through the gist of: the true meaning of Christmas is to give up one’s very self, to think of others, and bring happiness.
Nevertheless, may each of us cultivate the holiday spirit in a meaningful way because we all need a little Christmas.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
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One of those renditions—getting a daily dose of over-the-top holiday music played around the clock on my local radio channel.
Specifically, Andy Williams’ version of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. While this particular song has always smacked me as the epitome of holiday hocus pocus at warp speed—“the hap-happiest season of all”—it serves its purpose in keeping away life’s bee stings and dog bites which are felt more acutely during this time of year.
For a gal who prefers reading and writing lit with grit, there’s also something to be said for Hallmark’s over-the-top holiday movies. That is, unless they’re too much of a far-fetched stretch for my suspension of disbelief.
Of course, the essence of Christmas is brought home in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol through the gist of: the true meaning of Christmas is to give up one’s very self, to think of others, and bring happiness.
Nevertheless, may each of us cultivate the holiday spirit in a meaningful way because we all need a little Christmas.
My sincere appreciation if you’ve read this far.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
Eva’s Byte #551 – Over the Top!
In general, a typical American Thanksgiving meal centers around roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, and cranberry sauce. Common sides might include, but are not limited to: glazed carrots, gelatin fruit salads, sweet potato casserole, and green bean casserole. Popular desserts tap into pumpkin and pecan pie.
Typical and plentiful!
Thinking back to my family’s atypical Thanksgiving feast for a family of four during my childhood and adolescence—it was over the top! No complaints whatsoever.
Appetizer: celery stuffed with cream cheese
Followed by an antipasto in full regalia
Followed by hearty escarole soup, a meal in itself
Followed by lasagna, comfort food
We’d take leave of the table for a breather. I’d help my mother wash dishes and prepare the setting for our turkey dinner which also entailed stuffing, mashed potatoes with giblet gravy, and corn.
In the evening, my mother would roast chestnuts in the oven. We’d snack on those, and indulge her homemade chocolate cream pie, my favorite.
Besides feasting my eyes on an abundance of food on the table, I’m feeling the abundance of love my mother and father lavished on our family.
In the capacity of a writer drafting a Contemporary, I’m wending my way toward the end of chapter 24 (2172 words thus far).
May a bountiful harvest of love, laughter, and good food bless everyone’s Thanksgiving gathering.
My sincere appreciation to you for reading this far.
Typical and plentiful!
Thinking back to my family’s atypical Thanksgiving feast for a family of four during my childhood and adolescence—it was over the top! No complaints whatsoever.
Appetizer: celery stuffed with cream cheese
Followed by an antipasto in full regalia
Followed by hearty escarole soup, a meal in itself
Followed by lasagna, comfort food
We’d take leave of the table for a breather. I’d help my mother wash dishes and prepare the setting for our turkey dinner which also entailed stuffing, mashed potatoes with giblet gravy, and corn.
In the evening, my mother would roast chestnuts in the oven. We’d snack on those, and indulge her homemade chocolate cream pie, my favorite.
Besides feasting my eyes on an abundance of food on the table, I’m feeling the abundance of love my mother and father lavished on our family.
In the capacity of a writer drafting a Contemporary, I’m wending my way toward the end of chapter 24 (2172 words thus far).
May a bountiful harvest of love, laughter, and good food bless everyone’s Thanksgiving gathering.
My sincere appreciation to you for reading this far.
