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elliesmandt

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9. Again, I just couldn't bring myself to do it!

Reply to Grim Chieftain (Original post)

Tue Dec 16, 2025, 03:36 PM

Dec 16

For the second year, I just couldn't make myself write a Christmas letter or send cards. There's just not much holiday spirit in this neck of the woods.

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Well, it took me two glasses of Chardonnay [View all] Grim Chieftain Dec 16 OP

... SheltieLover Dec 16 #1

Personally not a Chardonnay fan but probably would have taken at least a whole bottle. However gave up sending cards efhmc Dec 16 #2

Merry ChristmaWTF is going on? lame54 Dec 16 #3

Find Joy.... legallyblondeNYC Dec 16 #4

Oaked or unoaked? Maru Kitteh Dec 16 #5

Kendall Jackson Avant unoaked Grim Chieftain Dec 16 #6

Okay well, I have to eat something. I'll bring a nice heart-healthy nut mix and Maru Kitteh Dec 16 #7

LOL! I'm in! Grim Chieftain Dec 16 #8

. . . John1956PA Dec 16 #13

Again, I just couldn't bring myself to do it! elliesmandt Dec 16 #9

It used to be such a happy ritual Grim Chieftain Dec 16 #11

It's a bit late but I'm thinking of a nice Christmas card to share. About the "old, wimpy Jesus" we grew up with. usonian Dec 16 #10

Ho, ho, holy shit, what a year! Merry Resist-mas! Timeflyer Dec 16 #12

I'm so depressed this year. It's just awful TommieMommy Dec 16 #14

Hugs to you, friend Grim Chieftain Dec 16 #17

I fucking love sending Christmas cards and this year is no exception. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 16 #15

Good for you! Grim Chieftain Dec 16 #16

I can't drink anymore 😢 or I'd join you LSparkle Dec 16 #18

Not to be confused with Anus Horribilis, another synonym for our semi-functioning OPOTUS. nt eppur_se_muova Dec 16 #19