What's Wrong With This Picture?

Everybody is taking pretty Christmas shots and I'm taking pictures of bourbon. This has been the most difficult month that I have had in a while. This time of year is always one of reflection - but I admit that I'm caught. Too much going on in my own life and the world around me. The Ghost of Christmas Past has been hanging out at my house for a bit too long.

I always miss my folks this time of year. That is a good thing. It means that I had great parents that made many a good memory for me. I miss all of that extended family who no longer sit at the table. I always feel this way in December but usually get past it a bit quicker - but not this year.

Gina and I went shopping the other day and that helped. With the other little boys I just clicked links (which is also really nice) but this got me out in the hustle and bustle. I went to a State Store for the first time in I don't know what year and bought this bourbon. I had a drink of it at Ted's funeral and it was so wonderful I decided to treat myself. And then I put it in the same spot that my Mom always kept the bottle of whiskey that appeared year after year at the holidays.......

[Simply Amanda]

Good sad memories and shot!

[Susan]

Beautiful shot and story. Holidays always make us miss those who are gone. I do same thing. Hugs...

[gloria jones]

That you can write about your feelings is a good thing, Cathy. This is a lovely shot with neat light. Take care.

[Allison Williams]

Trying to live up to the world's expectations is difficult at the best of times. Hope you get through by treating yourself well.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A lovely shot with great memories --

[Danette Thompson]

I hope the ghost will leave you soon. Christmas can be tough and I know your year was tough. Cheers to a new year.

[carol white]

Great memories, and reflections of those we've lost. This Christmas, I'm missing my cousin who passed away just 4 months ago.

[Call me Joe]

Gorgeous shot:and lovely story-sending hugs and wishing U the best,Cathy)

[Mike]

Fav as a way of a virtual hug

[katy]

Wish I was there to share this with you and give you a shoulder to cry on and hand you kleenex to wipe your eyes and nose! ♥ Christmas can be stressful when everything is good and when it in'st good it can be so much worse. Hang in their tough girl you can get through it!

Nice shot too!

[Sue Wilde]

Wishing you all the best CAthy. Sorry I can't ne there but will a virtual hug help?

[bkb in the city]

Nice shot and I do trust that you will have yourself a very wonderful Christmas

[elkehochban]

One of the best ways to honour the ones who have gone on without us is to carry on their traditions - Bravo, Cathy! I'll raise a glass with you!

[Phil Howcroft]

an emotional narrative to accompany your picture. Perhaps the choice of whiskey (a spirit) is a subconscious (or even conscious) emotional response to the ghosts of christmas past

[Myrna O'Hara]

Memories are sometimes tough. Cool take of this though. Hugs to you.

[summerfield]

hi, Cathy. here's hoping the Ghosts of Christmas Past will eventually be replaced by happiness and contentment. try to have yourself a merry wonderful Christmas season.