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Saturday, December 19, 2020

I'll Have a Blue Christmas

 "Where will you spend Christmas?" they ask. The casual acquaintances, the baristas, the online 'friends'. It's something to say. Small talk, chit-chat. 

"At home," I answer. 

"Sendiri?" 

"Yes, alone." 

Home alone. 

It strikes me just now that this will be the first ever Christmas I have spent alone. Generally, at the very least, I would go to a gathering sponsored by Louis--but Louis, this year, is still in Australia due to the COVID and various travel restrictions.

So it's just me. 

Hmm ... that doesn't sound very festive. No presents, no gathering, no dinner, no spiced and spiked punch nor even a damn fruitcake! 

What to do? 

Well, I suppose that I will, barring rain, get out for a coffee, and then watch a couple of good movies. 

But wait ... that's just like any other day. 

Well, perhaps the dogs will visit the house. Must be sure to have special treats for them. 

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