Tom - sending you calm ma~~~
I remember being concerned that Santa wouldn't find us when we moved because we had no chmmney. But I was good at fanwanking / hand waving back then, so I came up with some idea.But I am really not sure how strong my belief was in Santa. I 've always had a thing for the story. I liked fairies and brownies and elves and magic, etc. I wanted them to be real , but I am not sure I ever believed. So I was never untramatized by the unbelief. But I never felt lied to either. I understood the magic of story - which was different then a lie. even at a very young age. I Knew Mr. Rodgers was playing make belive - even if he had never said it.
Another fun bro story:
One Christmas we spent at Disney World. I asked my brother, James how Santa would find us. He said, "Who cares? We're at Disney World!!!"
When we were grown I related the story back to James and he said, "Wow, cool. I'm suprised I didn't say, 'there's no Santa Claus!'"
We always get presents from Santa when we're at my (Catholic side of the family) grandparents' house, but I don't ever remember being young enough not to realize that Granddaddy's handwriting and Santa's were exactly the same.
On the other hand, we also get presents from Golo, who is the giant that lives in Granddaddy's head. Golo is far more real than Santa.
You just reminded me that my brother's kids also receive gifts from "The Cheeky Elves." Last year the cheeky elves left a pair of Santa's underwear.
On the other hand, we also get presents from Golo, who is the giant that lives in Granddaddy's head. Golo is far more real than Santa.
This reminds me of my father's "evil twin" who lived in the basement, but would come out when the boy next door was over. He was very convincing.
There's a whole menagerie that goes along with him, the most talkative being Sven and Olaf the Norwegian rats. They recite poetry.
Sven and Olaf the Norwegian rats. They recite poetry.
This is the most awesome thing ever.
Golo sounds awesome.
Tom, I hope you had have found something for you niece by now, and that the rest of the weekend=less stress.
I want a Golo. Not necessarily in *my* head. But in general.
Taught class today. I think it went pretty well. I'm picking up an assload of classes covering for people on vacation, plus I now have
three
classes on the schedule. I think I am for real.
Tom, yes, hoping what everyone else, that you are having a peaceful if not fun time.
Okay, now I must prep my nails. Krav girl disappeared before I could paint her nails. Je suis bereft.
