Christmas – Why can’t it be simpler?

Over the past few years I’ve found that holidays in this household are less intimate events and more community events. While I enjoy the company I lament that holidays have become more like work.

Had I known it would be like this I would have had kids.

But it’ll be ok so long as the alcohol flows freely and liberaly.

What’s on the menu:

Ham
Potato Salad – Southern Style (ala Keyron)
Mixed Greens with corn dumplings
Baked Beans
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Maple Carrots

Fortunately I’ve spent less on this meal than I did for Thanksgiving.

But the biggest lament is this. People can no longer afford to buy me the Christmas presents I want. My hobbies are just far too expensive.