Home Planet: A not-so-perfect holiday

Length 03:36
Licensor Spokane Public Radio
Producer(s) Cheryl-Anne Millsap, Patrick Klausen
Formats Commentary, Debut (not aired nationally), Essay
Topics Family, Holidays, Women
Produced December 2, 2005
Added to PRX December 6, 2005
 

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Summary:

We're driven by the belief that we can create this one perfect day or season, and the warmth generated by it will carry us through the rest of the year.

Website:

http://www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/homeplanet/

Timely on:

December: Christmas

Tones:

Engaging, Intimate, Thoughtful

Language:

English

Description:

My daughter came to me fighting back tears. She hovered at my side for a moment before drooping dramatically and bonelessly, the way girls do so well, onto the sofa beside me.
"What's wrong," I asked warily because I never know what's coming.
"I don't know," she said with a long sigh. "Christmas just isn't the same anymore."
It was my turn to heave a deep sigh. There were still Thanksgiving leftovers in the refrigerator, for goodness sake. It wasn't even December.

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