tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post8764854259241730238..comments2024-03-20T08:32:25.794-04:00Comments on Dept. of Nance: Merry ChristmasNancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-37428048571966941932008-01-08T13:31:00.000-05:002008-01-08T13:31:00.000-05:00Nance,Nice blog. Check out www.christmasdropouts....Nance,<BR/><BR/>Nice blog. Check out www.christmasdropouts.com for more in the same vein. New site but dedicated to the idea that Christmas has become "Xmas" and it is time to replace gifting with charity and volunteerism. Call me old fashioned!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-31876664501652793672008-01-02T09:51:00.000-05:002008-01-02T09:51:00.000-05:00I managed to survive, and after 670 miles, present...I managed to survive, and after 670 miles, presents in tow, and a few glasses of egg nog, here I am back at work...Sigh.Terahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237609498669814077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-59807079766814652682008-01-01T10:59:00.000-05:002008-01-01T10:59:00.000-05:00I hope you had a fabulous Christmas and Happy New ...I hope you had a fabulous Christmas and Happy New Year, Nance!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-19523623810074433042007-12-31T10:17:00.000-05:002007-12-31T10:17:00.000-05:00I really love that ornament picture...I'm so glad ...I really love that ornament picture...<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad I found you/your blog Nance! I'll be back in the New Year!<BR/><BR/>Happy 2008 to you and yours!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015442439562633822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-53439062784126444962007-12-29T13:12:00.000-05:002007-12-29T13:12:00.000-05:00This year Christmas was a scrabbled together, shop...This year Christmas was a scrabbled together, shop online and spend too much in an effort to make up for something I never can mess...and I am sorry that I did it. I am also sorry that I just kept focused on "getting through" to the other side of it. Why do we do these things to ourselves? I hope the year ahead brings you much joy. I cannot tell you how much I adore reading your blog.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242720787149022301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-56424224724207471252007-12-29T10:15:00.000-05:002007-12-29T10:15:00.000-05:00I hope you had a Merry Christmas Nance and that yo...I hope you had a Merry Christmas Nance and that you'll soon be ready for New Years! But I guess it's sneaking up on us no matter what! ; )Lisa Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096947438461486505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-90400264619583531922007-12-28T10:25:00.000-05:002007-12-28T10:25:00.000-05:00Ssshhh... I'm hiding. I've taken a few days off of...Ssshhh... I'm hiding. I've taken a few days off of work and am doing my best imitation of a hermit, effectively dropping out of life for a bit. It is my hope to reamerge more relaxed and refreshed.<BR/><BR/>I'm wishing you the very best of New Years, love... and a peaceful and happy 2008.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015442439562633822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-86081196793472770382007-12-25T13:20:00.000-05:002007-12-25T13:20:00.000-05:00I haven't been home in so long that it's been real...I haven't been home in so long that it's been really enjoyable. We have to hang out soon!Mikey G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00897636566850280566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-23190747968127561132007-12-24T16:10:00.000-05:002007-12-24T16:10:00.000-05:00Martinis were made for the season. Have a Merry O...Martinis were made for the season. Have a Merry One, Nance. And thanks for another year of Brian's ties, keeping the evil one on his toes and letting us in on all the things that go on inside that head of yours!J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13210196782033667445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-52422111967630090952007-12-24T15:45:00.000-05:002007-12-24T15:45:00.000-05:00ortizzle--one more thing--your shameless flattery ...ortizzle--one more thing--your shameless flattery is lovely and wonderful and so kind. thank you.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-67595271121789945422007-12-24T15:41:00.000-05:002007-12-24T15:41:00.000-05:00ortizzle--good for you! we could all take a lesson...ortizzle--good for you! we could all take a lesson from you and v. re: less fraughting. as a matter of fact, thanks to you, not only is that my new year's resolution, but so is using "fraught" more often as a verb. <BR/><BR/>nina--sigh. because you cannot let go of the guilt and due to your pregnancy, you cannot drink to help it leave. this year's christmas is dim for so many and for so many reasons. yet, it will come and, in due course, be over. we will get through the residual afterguilt and soldier on. my hopes are pinned on 2008, but i recognize that it cannot be different unless i find it within myself to make it so. that is my project.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-13594758140667198052007-12-24T15:00:00.000-05:002007-12-24T15:00:00.000-05:00I canceled Christmas. I got no help from the husba...I canceled Christmas. I got no help from the husband and I said forget it! Everything is being moved to my sister's house. Why don't I feel any better?Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060839171999701331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-43783315320000932022007-12-24T13:23:00.000-05:002007-12-24T13:23:00.000-05:00I decided many years ago that Christmas should not...I decided many years ago that Christmas should not be fraught with stress. And so I said, "Bah, humbug!" to everything that I figured was fraughting my Christmas with stress. So far I have managed to keep the stress to manageable levels. Right now, in fact, I have to finish putting up my little Charlie Brown Christmas tree, fresh from the box where it has lain in swaddling ornaments since last year.<BR/><BR/>But I digress. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for giving us the best present of all: Observations from the Department of Nance.Ortizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709991994425909880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-79249904577728525992007-12-24T11:51:00.000-05:002007-12-24T11:51:00.000-05:00SoMdPrincess--Thanks. I'm real tired of the preten...SoMdPrincess--Thanks. I'm real tired of the pretending phase.<BR/><BR/>nina--it's the age-old bullshit of Woman as Martyr and Christmas Bringer. and if you blow up and say "why do I have to do this all myself!?" they will say, "All you had to do was ask!" And you simmer and wonder, "WHY DO I HAVE TO ASK!?" it's neverending and horrid and it all comes to a head at christmas, tripling the guilt in its wake. sigh. why can't we just be merry with no strings attached?<BR/><BR/>mrs. who--i am enjoying the break from the students, but at least in my classroom, i am in total control. that's a wonderful feeling!<BR/><BR/>v-grrrl--oh, you know you can use any old language you want around the Dept.! i admire your christmas mien. maybe it's your euro sensibilities. hopefully, you can import that and keep it when you return here. and thanks for the good wishes re: the fam fest. right now, i'm taking a break from the prep. it's going okay.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-31241364215205229312007-12-23T16:05:00.000-05:002007-12-23T16:05:00.000-05:00Merry Christmas Nance...You know...in the words of...Merry Christmas Nance...<BR/>You know...in the words of Agador Sparticus...<BR/><BR/>SoMdPrincessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-1335730503890792442007-12-23T14:24:00.000-05:002007-12-23T14:24:00.000-05:00I'm sooo feeling the pressure of Christmas, the sh...I'm sooo feeling the pressure of Christmas, the shopping, the baking, the cooking, the cleaning. I'm hating it all this year and feeling very angry at my family as I realize how little help I receive. I'm wondering if it's all even worth it. Am I going to even enjoy the family gathering at my house on Christmas Eve or will I be too tired and just be silently hoping that everyone goes home early?<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060839171999701331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-6494564049636030482007-12-23T09:17:00.000-05:002007-12-23T09:17:00.000-05:00Merry Christmas. I hope you are enjoying a little ...Merry Christmas. I hope you are enjoying a little break from your students. I know I am.Jan Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01017940083154196373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-32636276578852247462007-12-22T15:52:00.000-05:002007-12-22T15:52:00.000-05:00I hate to use this language with a teacher, but I'...I hate to use this language with a teacher, but I'm a Christmas dropout, and I'm very pleased with the feeling that comes from aiming low and keeping everyone's expectations under control.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas. I hope you survive your annual gathering.Veronicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377646342103238788noreply@blogger.com