Advent time again.

[helloreplace]

And so it begins. To those of you who posted my plea for stories I thank you - and to those of you who still may (hint hint - I could use a few more memories!) thank you as well.

Alternatively -- send in your own! Most of you I know in person, and you have regaled me with numerous amusing holiday anecdotes - why not share with a larger even more

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[brasstax]

Yay! This is the best part of the season.

Unfortunately, I have nary a single story worth telling, much less publishing.

[helloreplace]

Liar! Just one memory! One little family quirk, one mistake, one neat joke someone played, the story that gets at the table every year...

[brasstax]

No really, in general all my Christmases have been very bland. Even celebrations with non-family members my own age.

Why do you think I look so forward to reading other people's stories?

[5500]

Hurrah!

[helloreplace]

Hey, Emeril's people totally made it right and then some on their little faux pas last season, they showered me with gifts and sincere apologies, and an apology is the one thing you almost never get in those setups, it meant so much to hear it - I'm sure you know when you've seen your stuff appropriated, it's always "I was testing" etc. a friend.... excuses. And his lawyer said and wrote, "we are very sorry, we don't condione this, you were wronged." So cathartic.

[longlines]

Leslie,

You will always be good looking and sweet smelling to me.

Rest in peace, friend.

[owenthomas]

Greg and I will always love you, babe. I hope you're giving Heaven one hell of a redesign.