Our egos went Pop! when two of our (five) kids pronounced
our new year's "annual report" Cheesy. We thought the 100 or so letters sent to
family, friends and acquaintances rather clever and informative. Cheesy?
Well, they really meant -- isn't it cheesy to crow about
what a great year we had, how lucky we are, what travels our good health accommodates? It's cheesy enough to puff ourselves up, but
to be cute to boot? And on reflection --
they're right. While we did wish others
well, as such holiday greetings ought to do, even then it was self-congratulatory;
we wished 2016 would be as good for them as 2015 had been for us. OMG, Cheesy
indeed!
Good for Amy and Cam.
Despite a few (very few) comments from friends and acquaintances that
they welcomed the update, we feel properly chastised. One New Year's resolution is not to be cheesy
next year.
Some news might be welcome to those far away -- in time or
distance. But perhaps the best model is the
card from Tiger and Babs -- a lovely poem about the holidays, a photo of them showing
good health and happiness without bragging about it, and a heartfelt wish for
us. Simple and thoughtful -- with no preening
or crowing. So here's to simple, short
and other-centered.
2016 launches with a good lesson for me. Cheers.
Well, I liked it, so I guess I'm cheesy too. I thought it was informative and clever; so there! I've just been too swamped to respond before this. Besides at our ages, if we can't be cheesy who can? It's better than struggling to appear hip in our dotage! Hah!
ReplyDeleteIn my defense I'm thrilled you're happy, well, traveling and enjoying each other! Would we want it any other way? Of course not! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHey, I see what you did there . . .
ReplyDeleteTo continue to talk about yourselves even in a seemingly self deprecating manner is still talking about yourselves.
I know you can't help yourself.
Cheers!
Several folks chimed in via e-mail, and all liked the report. Perhaps it's like an omelet -- cheesy but good.
ReplyDeleteWell, I actually enjoyed it. Cheesy? Yes. Old school? Definitely. But at least you didn't include photos of yourselves wearing Christmas sweaters. Then you would've definitely crossed the line.
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