tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33485984.post7131130557579532730..comments2023-12-20T13:26:30.421-05:00Comments on The Mirthful Menagerie: Is It the Time Of Year?Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819623813366777661noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33485984.post-85073145363416736272008-12-16T14:51:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:51:00.000-05:00((hugs)) I'm sorry you're feeling down. This tim...((hugs)) I'm sorry you're feeling down. This time of year just gets too stressful...more than it should be. Hang in there.Bubblesknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07143998521336165506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33485984.post-2121206564597022202008-12-16T14:33:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:33:00.000-05:00Your usage of the word "porkpie" is enough to chee...Your usage of the word "porkpie" is enough to cheer me up for at least the rest of the day. ;-)<BR/><BR/>GGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819623813366777661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33485984.post-39251512869559721462008-12-16T14:30:00.000-05:002008-12-16T14:30:00.000-05:00I think the holiday-related expectations can seem ...I think the holiday-related expectations can seem overwhelming and can contribute to feeling down. At this time of year, people get/wrap/send/deliver gifts, write/send cards, spend more time that usual with relatives, deal with end-of-the-year stuff, travel, entertain, etc. It's a LOT to do all at one time. So no wonder people feel stressed!<BR/><BR/>Today's word verification: "bercank." Is it just me, or does that also make you think of a guy in madras shorts, knee-high black socks, and a porkpie hat?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com