Brought back deep memories of listening to Run Boy Run on my iPod Touch in my high school art class freshman year. One of my four (4) fears

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Christmas is a weird time of year for me. I flip flop between being excited/festive and being depressed/cynical. I think many feel the same. It can be an awful combination of high expenses, dreary weather, small talk with friends you once knew but can’t really connect with anymore, family members missed, and unspoken expectations that weren’t met. But at the same time, everything is bathed in twinkly lights, beautiful colors, warm music, big hugs, and so much to eat. High highs and low lows.

Maybe that’s why A Charlie Brown Christmas has such a cultural relevance, even at nearly sixty years old. This is not a new phenomenon, feeling left behind by the season. If Chuck can overcome it, I can too.

(Watched this a few weeks ago, just now logging it.)

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This movie is the most magical, mythological depiction of Santa Claus and Christmas spirit, and, at the same time, the most ugly, horrific thing. Could use a remaster (remake even?). Highlight is Josh Groban tho. IF YOU JUUUST BELIEEEEEVE

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Great as always.

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This post from Louie Mantia about time and attention speaks to me a lot. Specifically about identifying what is draining vs reenergizing. Therefore, from this moment on, I will not be doing any more dishes or folding of laundry.

Man I want a cat so bad. Would ratchet up the coziness tenfold. But our lease doesn’t allow pets…