Christmas Movies

So many people around me are talking about the "Hallmark" type Christmas movies they are watching.  I used to love watching them, even as predicable as they all are.  But I just can't this year or last year for that matter.  Last year, I was grieving the loss of my marriage and the last thing I wanted was reminders of love.

This year, I just keep thinking about those romance movies he became obsessed with in the end which seemed to match the fantasy he thought love was - the whirlwind romance, the effortless love, the never-ending chemistry, the highs without any real lows, the reliance on a partner to complete you, the lack of any day-to-day, women being the ones to primarily sacrifice, standards for beauty, etc.

And I feel a bit angry at the load of crap Hollywood sold our society and how easily too many people bought it.  So I'm still not watching Christmas movies this year, at least not that kind.  Maybe I'll go look for the Charlie Brown Christmas or Frosty or something like that.

In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the most amazing chicken noodle soup I made myself.  I made a huge pot today so I'll be eating good all week this week!