Tis the Season...
Well, it’s that time of year again when thoughts of credit limits, bargains and “do they really need that?’ fill our minds.
I have said it many times...and I’ll probably say it again...I really don’t like the holidays.
It’s not that I hate Christmas, I just despise all the trappings that come with it. I am disgusted that I saw Christmas Crap being put up before Halloween. Don’t get me wrong...I love the business that is Christmas. One of the busiest times of the year for me...and I was lucky to land a couple of really cool gigs that make it all the more lucrative.
I long for the days when all I wanted was a Big Wheel with PowerSlide Brake and a Stretch Armstrong. When we’d all pile into the car and head to Grandma’s uncomfortably hot house to spend EXACTLY 48 hours with family. Those days are long gone, as is most of the family.
For the last 10 years my Yule Tide traditions have been quite despotic. Christmas Eve I dress as Santa and head to my favorite embibery. I sit on a stool and drink Jameson’s all the while spreading Christmas Cheer, one shot at a time. Then it’s off to home...just in time for TNT’s 24 hour marathon of ”A Christmas Story”. For seven of those years I had Shemp...my faithful if not somewhat “special” sidekick. He too, is gone.
I know full well that this is supposed to be a religious holiday celebrating the birth of “What’s His Name”, but it was never that for me...even growing up. Now, as I have no interest in ANY organized religion it is even less of a Religious Fete but more of a “how many nuts can this squirrel stow away for the coming months?”
For some reason, I always end up getting dreadfully sick during this time too. As I sit here I am in a glorious NyQuil induced moment of clarity. Waxing poetic. STOP!
Anyway, on to business...
I am doing a “Family Friendly” Magic Show with some dear friends. We are running from December 26 - January 3. It is going to be a blast. I am pushing myself to create new routines and ditch my handy dandy bag of tricks. I do hope you gentle readers find the time to come see it...and me.
Here’s some info: www.magicinsanfrancisco.com
With my shameless whoring done it is now time for me to wish you and yours the best of Holiday Seasons. Really, I mean it!
I have said it many times...and I’ll probably say it again...I really don’t like the holidays.
It’s not that I hate Christmas, I just despise all the trappings that come with it. I am disgusted that I saw Christmas Crap being put up before Halloween. Don’t get me wrong...I love the business that is Christmas. One of the busiest times of the year for me...and I was lucky to land a couple of really cool gigs that make it all the more lucrative.
I long for the days when all I wanted was a Big Wheel with PowerSlide Brake and a Stretch Armstrong. When we’d all pile into the car and head to Grandma’s uncomfortably hot house to spend EXACTLY 48 hours with family. Those days are long gone, as is most of the family.
For the last 10 years my Yule Tide traditions have been quite despotic. Christmas Eve I dress as Santa and head to my favorite embibery. I sit on a stool and drink Jameson’s all the while spreading Christmas Cheer, one shot at a time. Then it’s off to home...just in time for TNT’s 24 hour marathon of ”A Christmas Story”. For seven of those years I had Shemp...my faithful if not somewhat “special” sidekick. He too, is gone.
I know full well that this is supposed to be a religious holiday celebrating the birth of “What’s His Name”, but it was never that for me...even growing up. Now, as I have no interest in ANY organized religion it is even less of a Religious Fete but more of a “how many nuts can this squirrel stow away for the coming months?”
For some reason, I always end up getting dreadfully sick during this time too. As I sit here I am in a glorious NyQuil induced moment of clarity. Waxing poetic. STOP!
Anyway, on to business...
I am doing a “Family Friendly” Magic Show with some dear friends. We are running from December 26 - January 3. It is going to be a blast. I am pushing myself to create new routines and ditch my handy dandy bag of tricks. I do hope you gentle readers find the time to come see it...and me.
Here’s some info: www.magicinsanfrancisco.com
With my shameless whoring done it is now time for me to wish you and yours the best of Holiday Seasons. Really, I mean it!
posted by RJ - the Big Magic Fungi at 8:10 AM
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