Holidays

It's that time of year again.  The Holidays.  The time of year that I regret not being around family.  No turkey dinner for us on Thanksgiving as it's just not practical for just two people.  A small prime rib, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole (just because the leftovers will get eaten).

Unfortunately, with just the two of us, it makes it seem like just another day.

No tree at Christmas.  The cats would just climb all over it, knock all the decorations off of it and possibly tip it over...  Bah humbug.  I miss not having a family to share the holidays with.  I do put decorations up all over the living areas of the house, but it just doesn't seem the same with just two people in the house.

I have found that it is harder to make lasting friendships as we get older.  Everyone seems so young and our interests just don't mesh.  I used to open my house at the holidays to those that were separated from their families and had nothing to do.  Now it seems as if everyone has something to do and it doesn't include spending time with us old folks.

It may sound as if I am depressed.  Please trust me when I say that I am not.  I just miss having a family like the 'old days'.  My mother was an excellent cook and baker.  They always flocked to our house on holidays, knowing that they would get a great home cooked meal, complete with all the fixings!  Grandmas and grandpas, aunts, uncles and cousins.  And sometimes family friends.  All were welcome.

I long for those days...