Curious....at what point does a cheese and cracker tray become a charcuterie board?
OT: The Holiday Thread
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Give this a read. Or don’t. I just need to rant:
My wife and I (mostly my wife who is a rockstar) signed up to help a family in need this holiday season. I guess the family was originally signed up for an organized program (operation Santa or something) and the person that was assigned to them dropped out due to their health. My wife found this friend of the family seeking last minute help for the family in a relevant Facebook group as those programs were all full/due dates done.
My wife and I collected from friends/family and donated almost 700 dollars worth of toys for this family of four kids. She was slated to meet with the family friend yesterday to deliver them but the lady didn’t respond till late in the day and they then decided to meet this morning before we head out of town for a gathering with our family tonight. My wife made it clear we were gonna be gone come the afternoon so this exchange had to be done in the morning.
The lady has completely ghosted my wife. I am infuriated. With no way of contacting the family directly idk how these gifts are gonna get to them and wrapped before tomorrow morning.
I’m mostly upset for the kids. I can only hope someone else came through for them and that this lady bailed because of that. We only know a little bit of background of the familys situation but enough to know these kids needed and deserved a good Christmas.
/rant..
Happy holidays everyone. Be good people. Please.
My wife and I (mostly my wife who is a rockstar) signed up to help a family in need this holiday season. I guess the family was originally signed up for an organized program (operation Santa or something) and the person that was assigned to them dropped out due to their health. My wife found this friend of the family seeking last minute help for the family in a relevant Facebook group as those programs were all full/due dates done.
My wife and I collected from friends/family and donated almost 700 dollars worth of toys for this family of four kids. She was slated to meet with the family friend yesterday to deliver them but the lady didn’t respond till late in the day and they then decided to meet this morning before we head out of town for a gathering with our family tonight. My wife made it clear we were gonna be gone come the afternoon so this exchange had to be done in the morning.
The lady has completely ghosted my wife. I am infuriated. With no way of contacting the family directly idk how these gifts are gonna get to them and wrapped before tomorrow morning.
I’m mostly upset for the kids. I can only hope someone else came through for them and that this lady bailed because of that. We only know a little bit of background of the familys situation but enough to know these kids needed and deserved a good Christmas.
/rant..
Happy holidays everyone. Be good people. Please.
For all the folks (like me) who are missing folks this year. Man, I wish you were here.
Surprise visitor today! My baby neice! Haven't seen her in person in 3 weeks. She loved the Santa rug. Lots of crumbs on it now haha but I don't mind, I'll vacuum later. She walked(!!!) Inside the house and gave me a big hug.
Hi, yes, that's me. You don't know how it feels to hug her again.View attachment 625471View attachment 625472
Awh. Lovely.
Everyone -- everyone --should work retail for at least a month.
Oblivious, self-centered ignorance and attendent rudeness, lack of empathy and kindness would take a healthy hit.
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Worked almost 6 hours today. Even after we closed people were at our door.
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Sounds better if you say you are bringing a charcuterie board to a party than a tray of cheese and crackers with pepperoni
During COVID I spent my first Christmas alone.
You have your adorable pup and often that is much better than people. Sending a Christmas hug to you and your pup (I just LOVE his face)
I bet next Christmas you will not be by yourself
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LISTEN LIVE - A Boston Tradition - Christmas Eve with Oedipus - from 8 PM to 1 AM on WGBH-FM 89.7
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One of the most influential rock radio programmers in the country, Oedipus packs his show with the Christmas music you’ve never heard, including rare tracks from rock, hip hop, classical, spoken word, ethereal, and more. In fact, Oedipus was the first DJ to put The Waitress’ “Christmas Wrapping” on the air. He vets hundreds of Christmas songs throughout the year—but doesn’t determine what he’s spinning until Christmas Eve arrives.
Oedipus has long been a pioneer in the music space, gaining notoriety for hosting the first punk radio program in the country. While heading up programming at Boston’s pioneering rock radio station WBCN, he helped the station introduce local audiences to bands like The Ramones, The Clash, The Police, and U2.
It was always a challenge for Oedipus to staff WBCN on Christmas Eve, so he began to host the holiday shift himself in the 1970s, a tradition that continued until the station’s demise in 1999. The program was carried by WFNX and RadioBDC before Oedipus brought his talents to WGBH in 2015. In addition to this year's Mayoral Proclamation, Oedipus has been recognized as the Best Program Director of the Year by multiple publications including several times by Billboard.
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One of the most influential rock radio programmers in the country, Oedipus packs his show with the Christmas music you’ve never heard, including rare tracks from rock, hip hop, classical, spoken word, ethereal, and more. In fact, Oedipus was the first DJ to put The Waitress’ “Christmas Wrapping” on the air. He vets hundreds of Christmas songs throughout the year—but doesn’t determine what he’s spinning until Christmas Eve arrives.
Oedipus has long been a pioneer in the music space, gaining notoriety for hosting the first punk radio program in the country. While heading up programming at Boston’s pioneering rock radio station WBCN, he helped the station introduce local audiences to bands like The Ramones, The Clash, The Police, and U2.
It was always a challenge for Oedipus to staff WBCN on Christmas Eve, so he began to host the holiday shift himself in the 1970s, a tradition that continued until the station’s demise in 1999. The program was carried by WFNX and RadioBDC before Oedipus brought his talents to WGBH in 2015. In addition to this year's Mayoral Proclamation, Oedipus has been recognized as the Best Program Director of the Year by multiple publications including several times by Billboard.
I am glad you have Chibby. Merry Christmas to you and your best friend.
Nice Wally. I’m Italian as well and we still have all the family at my place xmas Eve. Mom ads dad would be proud. I still make the bacala (salt cod fix). Bono Natale Pisano
Back from candlelight service at a very small church right down the road
Family in the Christmas jammies waiting for Santa
First person up blasts the CD player playing Welcome Christmas from The Grinch to wake up everyone
Family in the Christmas jammies waiting for Santa
First person up blasts the CD player playing Welcome Christmas from The Grinch to wake up everyone
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