The day after Christmas is always strange, isn't it? All the gifts are unwrapped and taken. Or perhaps left under the tree in some misplaced attempt to recapture the anticipation of Christmas Eve. Gift cards don't count left under the tree, btw. They make miserable packages.Not like it's a bad day at all. For me, it's one of my favorites. Things are quieter for one thing. Guests are gone and the Christmas visits are accomplished. And all the Christmas goodies are left to munch on without the frenetic activity of Christmas Day itself.
One thing I actually look forward to is heading off the porch to the sales at the retail stores and I have a long list of things I need to look for. As usual, the list reads like tea leaves for what occurred on Christmas. (Handing you my best mystic turban) Here's my current shopping list and while you're wearing the turban you'll "see" a snatch of conversation from Christmas Day:
o Set of wine glasses (you sense "Oh no! Not enough wine glasses. Guess it's time to break out the jelly jars!")o Wine ("My gawd! They drank even out of jelly jars.")
o USB printer cord ("Dang! It didn't have one in the box? How was I supposed to know?")
o Printer cartridges ("I guess spares would be a good idea since the kids print out anything and everything.")
o Spoons ("If you can't find a clean teaspoon when you want one, it's time to buy more.")
o Orange Juice ("Out already?!? Was Anita Bryant here for Christmas?")
o Krispy Kreme Chocolate Iced Crullers (BLANK)
Okay. That last one is just for me.
- Farmer Ted
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