Alone at Christmas. And fine with it. You too? On the Christmas I speak of here, I had a huge darkroom in an old walk-in safe in a very old abandoned railways workshop right beside the sea.
My children and grandchildren are in Canada, I'm in Spain. (my fault) The first two Christmases were hard. Then we got a dog and then we got another dog. So we are not alone. People who miss their kids at Christmas time get a dog or two, or some pigs, cats or even a peacock! I love this story. I loved all three of your well written stories as I feel closer to you now. xo
We will be alone for Christmas. Our 3 children live far away. We're ok with being alone. We have each other. There will be phone calls and video chats from them. We got home from a vacation trip to Argentina a week ago. So, being home in familiar digs is preferred.
Yes it is! We started in Buenos Aires, flew 2 hrs southwest into the Andes, drove to Chile and the island Chiloe, flew southeast to the Strait of Magellan. It was 17 days of new and beautiful things.
Love this, Cece! So vivid, I can see all the scenes you write. I have to admit--I've never been alone at Christmas. But I love how you reframe it as freedom. Merry Christmas, my friend!
My children and grandchildren are in Canada, I'm in Spain. (my fault) The first two Christmases were hard. Then we got a dog and then we got another dog. So we are not alone. People who miss their kids at Christmas time get a dog or two, or some pigs, cats or even a peacock! I love this story. I loved all three of your well written stories as I feel closer to you now. xo
That is the nicest thing to say : feeling closer to me through my writing. Thank you Darlene. And now it is time to look to the new year!!
We will be alone for Christmas. Our 3 children live far away. We're ok with being alone. We have each other. There will be phone calls and video chats from them. We got home from a vacation trip to Argentina a week ago. So, being home in familiar digs is preferred.
Argentina!! Wow. That country is huge.
Yes it is! We started in Buenos Aires, flew 2 hrs southwest into the Andes, drove to Chile and the island Chiloe, flew southeast to the Strait of Magellan. It was 17 days of new and beautiful things.
Sounds amazing. I have a friend from Buenos Aires - he said it is the noisiest city he has ever lived in.
Love this, Cece! So vivid, I can see all the scenes you write. I have to admit--I've never been alone at Christmas. But I love how you reframe it as freedom. Merry Christmas, my friend!
Merry Christmas Holiday to you too!! I have to admit to wishing to have a few more alone Christmases. But now my family is huge!!
I enjoyed writing it. It is like going back in time to visit. I have certainly never had a problem with being alone. Thank you Deb!