Posted on 12/24/2015 4:07:50 PM PST by Skooz
Merry Christmas, fellow Freepers! Once again, it is Christmas Eve and once again, many of us find ourselves, for various reasons, alone. Many of us have circumstances that have led to a solo Christmas Eve. Mine: My marriage fell apart in 2009. Part of my agreement with my ex-wife is that she has our daughter Christmas Eve and Christmas morning and she is with me the rest of Christmas day. Not a perfect solution, but I would rather say “hello†than “goodbye†to my little girl on Christmas. That, alas, means that on the Eve of our most family-oriented of holidays I find myself here. By myself. No big deal. I’m used to it and have found I don’t mind at all. Anyone else out there flying solo this evening?
I’m Scotch-English. I made a pasta dish at Halloween and everyone loved it. I wish I knew what I had made (too much vino). I just remember it was an Italian pasta I didn’t recognize and Italian crushed tomatoes in a carton.
sounds good :)
I’ve always liked al dente cavatelli
lots of people that fall in love with another ethnic food and become the best at making those dishes.
the scary part in NYC is that our best pizza makers are quickly becoming the Mexicans that learn from the old Italian owners who illegally hire them.
Hugs, Skooz. I just got off work and I am not alone but I am. We don’t celebrate Christmas (Jewish) but there is the feeling that everyone else is with extended family eating delicious feasts, celebrating, and we... Aren’t. It’s my mom’s birthday, she and dad were moved across the country from me two years ago, and they both have Alzheimer’s. I just spoke with her on the phone but it’s not the same.
And I’m kind of a single mom now too, and the older kids have their own things going on, and it’s just me and my little one and Sheriff Callie right now. So I may not be technically alone but I share the left out mood with some of you.
Gd bless you all and on FR we are pretty much never alone.
Thank you to Jim for being “open” tonight even if you did turn down the neon signs low. Lol. And Merry Christmas all around.
My cat and I will be watching Bowl Games.
Probably be here on FR, too.
I looked it up. It was gemelli. We used 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 ground Italian Sausage for the gravy.
I’m sorry about your head injury. Hope the rest will give it a full healing.
I’ve been here for almost 15 years and that is one of my favorite posts ever.
Thank you.
You guys got some good eats! I love Christmas tamales but stuck with steamed frozen ones with fresh salsa. Not very traditional but hey.
December 24th has twenty fours hours in it, just like every other day. I am never alone on any day. I always appreciate what is happening around me through the people in my life...including me, even if I’m by myself.
We love you Skooz. You just don’t realize it.
Me too, now.
What an awful football game. Is this Christmas Eve game a punishment to them for being miserable teams?
This is the first Christmas since my husband died and I am alone now but my dear friends just left and my son and his family will be here tomorrow.
I am very fortunate to have a nice, warm home and am financially secure. My health is good and I have no complaints except I am without the love of my life. I treasure the 45 Christmases we spent together. I have wonderful memories but my heart hurts tonight. I will feel better tomorrow.
I just love your attitude. Merry Christmas.
My I will be alone til noon, then a couple of my children are coming over. I have a daughter who has torn apart the family with her splitting ways and I am most not favored.
Borderline Personality disorder and narcissistic traits are a bi***. Literally
One child dropped in this evening and we played a game and talked a bit. She left the family gathering because the drama of the borderline who manipulates heavily and requires constant positive affirmation, is wearing. I am, as she said, a safe haven.
The ex is eating this up.
In the morning a young friend is stopping by for some egg nog and goodies.
I am ok. I just have to realized that I have some children but no family, and am beginning to place myself into the lives of others.
Been doubly difficult this year because all three of my good adult friends have moved away to warmer climates.
On the positive side two friends I have not seen in years have stopped in. Great glow from the catching up.
Same here...I dread tomorrow.
My wife of 50 years went to be with the lord last month, it’s just me and the lord here tonite, daughters and familys will be here tomorrow.
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and joy in this Christmas season. Bless you and thank you for being here.
Listened to Glenn Miller’s Christmas Album
Terrific, hope you can find it.
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