With Christmas fast approaching and sleigh bells ringing in the night, I was wondering how all of us here on the
rain will stack up this season....
This year, when you take that seat on the mall Santa's knee (I have always envisioned Brad Pitt as Santa) and reach for the stash of candy canes tucked away by the big guys chair, ask yourself this....how will I answer the much anticipated question "have you been naughty or nice"?
I always figure that I have three choices here....naughty....nice...or....the nickel.
Let's review them...
1. Option one: Naughty. Naughty just sounds so darn harsh and bad....I'm not really sure what would qualify....what exactly is the definition of naughty? The dictionary describes naughty this way: disobedient; mischievous (used esp. in speaking to or about children): "Weren't we naughty not to eat our spinach?" Well, since I hate spinach with a burning purple passion, I can cross that one off my list.
2. Option two: Nice. Nice is almost too, well....sugary sweet. The dictionary says: pleasing; agreeable; delightful. That is soooo not me! I can truthfully say that I am not really a pleaser and I'm not always agreeable. I have, however, been delightful...several times this year, in fact. Hmmm...tough one.
So, whats left???
3. Option three: The Nickel. A totally new category created and reserved for the rest of the population, including me. The nickel is when you take the fifth amendment and keep your mouth closed unless it's to utter those four little words, "I take the nickel".
Usually reserved for criminals on trial for murder so that they can't incriminate themselves, I think it can serve a whole new purpose during the holiday season. It's the safe route, guaranteed to keep you out of trouble with friends and family. This comment could be used when you are asked any variety of questions like "does this dress make me look fat?" Or, "how do you like my new comb over?"
So, fellow Rainer's...which answer will you choose and what will be in your Christmas stocking this year....a little "gifty", a lump of coal or some duct tape to cover your mouth and keep yourself out of the clink? What will Santa be bringing for me this year??? Probably a mini gifty, a mini lump of coal and a huge sack of duct tape. Hmmm...maybe I need a bigger stocking.
Happy Holidays to all and to all a good rain!
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But Cecily, we all know that Santa know who's naughty and nice, he doesn't have to rely on your response. Maybe you should try for an insanity defense??? Besides, I think you are nice.