The office Christmas party

I am sad. I used to look forward to the same, but when you are not feeling well it just gets hard. I asked my daughter to bring the grandkids as other children will be here......now that will pump me up, but I am so tired. It used to be the Christmas spirit was spiritual, but when you are weak......it is all different.

Suck it up pard... at this stage it's about everyone except you. I'm sure you'll do your best... and they'll remember.

Actually, am having a great time with the kids. The CPA in the building has this beautiful 6 year old who during tax season sneaks down to my office and draws pictures with me. She loves Seaoat, and both her and my granddaughter always help themselves to my change jar, which causes her mom to come back and ask if I gave her permission.....of course I fudge......I love kids at this age so full of love and curiosity. We spend the last hour looking at alligators and owls on my big screen computer..... with three beautiful little girls and Seaoat. The rest of the adults know I am not feeling well and I make a quick hello to new people arriving, but I am content to rest in my chair and entertain the children.......and eat all the cupcakes.

Ata boy. But don't fudge... life goes on well beyond you.

Keep making those memories, Seaoat.

Wow some very powerful questions from the six year old. I don't want you to die Seaoat. We all die. Does it hurt when you die. No, it only hurts while you are alive, but you can have fun too when it hurts. I then amazed her with a card trick and taught her how to do it. Printed some pictures of an owl and a puppy, and said my hellos to the adults.....they know what I find important, and let me be reclusive today. I really do not think I will make next years office party, but this one turned out nicer than I felt.

It is healthy to enjoy co workers in a social setting. I had some wild Christmas parties in my younger days, but the last ten years they have been more family oriented. Good memories from almost 45 years of working and enjoying people during the holidays. Of course you know I will have to emerge and stir the pot with some wise asz political comment.......they get just as piszed at me as everybody does here....but they know it is all in jest in good spirit. I think I will tell them about bee stings.......

I think your new found love of govt solutions/controls/edicts/mandates has to do with your new found weakness.

I think your new found love of govt solutions/controls/edicts/mandates has to do with your new found weakness.

Maybe, or the wisdom of time given, when facing insurmountable odds.