riceme wrote:Oh trust me it's not at all that I have anything against Halloween, and I agree with you wholeheartedly that it's even more important now than ever for our kids to remain kids -- and do "kid things" -- as long as we can help to let them. I simply forget about it because I've pretty much always lived in the boonies. Maybe this year I'll go into town to help my granny pass out candy to the kids in her neighborhood. That might be nice... she can't see, so she might want someone there with her with all the activity and whatnot.
I don't care much for Christmas because of what it has come to mean in the U.S. in particular. It's all about spending money on a bunch of crap that nobody needs. I despise that mindset. My favorite holiday is Independence Day, with Memorial Day and Veteran's Day coming in at a tie for second. I always do something to celebrate Independence Day, and quietly contemplate heavier issues and mourn the loss of a dear friend of mine who was KIA in 2009 on Veteran's Day and Memorial Day.
I think thats a great idea rice. I hope you do it. If good people like you dont participate who will? I know you will have fun, its a lot of fun and kids sometimes just need to be kids without all the pressures of adultness.
Christmas is such a special time here at my house and in my family. and it has nothing to do with gifts. That was up to me to teach them a difference. Its also up to you to change how you view it.
I'm not wealthy and cant buy my kids 4 wheelers for christmas, no would I think its ok to do so. Go in debt for that. I am against that.
Christmas allows me the chance to re-afirm to my family that giving to another is the greatest gift of all. It is the spirit of all life on the planet.
When people talk about being conservative or charity givers etc, I understand that as it is the way i have chosen to live. surprising enough it is why you dont see me wear jewlry or own extravagant things. Not because I am not sucessful, I am. But because my heart knows and understand the true joy of giving. that is my gift. My gift is being able to give.
I see the world as a mostly selfish place and sometimes I am just an asshole about it. But all people around me know what i value and some here may know it.
Im not by any means dictating to you about being active. and I dont want you to think that. To be honest, I dont really know your stance on many issues, you get a auto pass from me because your pretty.
Yes, as deep as i can be, i also am shallow.
Sometimes, even the wind messes up your hair
and I love you even when your messy