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felis_lupus) wrote2007-11-28 10:27 am
felis_lupus) wrote2007-11-28 10:27 am
Holiday Thoughts
Every year, it amazes me at how some people will whine and complain about the price of a Christmas tree ($30.00, plus tax. Yes, they have to be taxed. "But it's a Christmas Tree! I shouldn't have to pay sales tax on a Christmas tree!" ...what?), and then turn around and buy a $50 wreath (decorated, with a nice bow) without blinking. guh... Yes, it's because the wreaths have had time and effort put into them, but so have the trees! Just not here. Come on already. It's all balsam. It smells lovely, and won't shed too much all over the carpet if you treat it properly and don't leave it up till Valentine's Day.
Open House at the shop this weekend, though! A fun time, very busy, and this year, our lovely Dissonatas are providing holiday music on Saturday. :) Thank you, everybody!
Possibility of snow tomorrow, maybe mixed with rain etc, but I'd be happy with an inch or so. As for me, I'm going to bake some bread for tonight, then spend the rest of the day doing nothing at all. celebrate my first actual "weekend" off in quite a while...
Taking a page from my brother, here... have some links.
How to have a Green Holiday Season:
Which kind of Christmas tree is better for the environment? (hint: It's not an artificial one...)
LED Christmas Lights A bit more expensive, maybe, but worth it in the long run, especially if you do a circus of outdoor decorating. LEDs rarely burn out, too, so you won't spend hours and hours looking for that one stupid bulb that makes alllllll the others go out. :)
A Green Hannukah, for my Jewish friends.
Open House at the shop this weekend, though! A fun time, very busy, and this year, our lovely Dissonatas are providing holiday music on Saturday. :) Thank you, everybody!
Possibility of snow tomorrow, maybe mixed with rain etc, but I'd be happy with an inch or so. As for me, I'm going to bake some bread for tonight, then spend the rest of the day doing nothing at all. celebrate my first actual "weekend" off in quite a while...
Taking a page from my brother, here... have some links.
How to have a Green Holiday Season:
Which kind of Christmas tree is better for the environment? (hint: It's not an artificial one...)
LED Christmas Lights A bit more expensive, maybe, but worth it in the long run, especially if you do a circus of outdoor decorating. LEDs rarely burn out, too, so you won't spend hours and hours looking for that one stupid bulb that makes alllllll the others go out. :)
A Green Hannukah, for my Jewish friends.