Not exactly the context the Holy Father was thinking about, but well, it works for me.
Interestingly, this is less about F’s, and more about C’s. Go figure.
“Charity will never be true charity unless it takes justice into account … Let no one attempt with small gifts of charity to exempt themselves from the great duties imposed by justice.”
Pope Pius XI, Divini Redemptoris , #49
This is about the point in the commercial insanity of the season when I turn into the Grinch. It is inevitable, but there it is.
I begin to say “No” to stupid crap I really don’t want to do. The absolute joy in that statement frees me. “No” to generic holiday parties where I don’t particularly want to share any additional time with people I wouldn’t socialize with in June. “No” to ringing bells for the Salvation Army at the mall. “No” to playing Christmas music 24/7.
Don’t worry, I’ll soften up. My heart will grow three sizes sometime after next week.
Since I’m mired in stuff I can’t stand doing, and there’s no way out of this mess other than just wading through the sea of essays and term papers neatly stacked on my desk, I humbly submit for your perusal, a list of stuff I actually like.
Enjoy! Or don’t. I won’t know cuz I need to get back to grading.
1. Chocolate. In any form, though dark chocolate is especially yummy.
2. Vision Elite Uni-Ball gel pens. In any color, but I am partial to the blue one.
3. Coke! As in Coca-Cola. With ice!
4. New fluffy socks. In ridiculous designs.
5. Chinese food.
6. Ice cream.
7. Giggles. Laughs. Guffaws. And smiles.
8. Cuddling.
9. A house full of people I love.
10. The early morning quiet right before dawn.
