Disqus - Latest Comments for Judy C

Re: McCain to suspend campaign? (Scripting News)

Judy C — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:25:41 -0000

I think this is bullshit - his numbers are dropping, he is foundering on the campaign trail and Palin is useless unless it is a photo op. My guess is his health is failing. He has not been able to communicate clearly on the campaign even in the most controlled situations.

Re: Best moments from last night's interview (Scripting News)

Judy C — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:51:57 -0000

Thank you for posting the interview.

I follow you on twitter and, as an out of work professional, living in Ohio I appreciate your insight on the auto industry bail out. People do not realize how how challenging and how frightening the situation is in this part of the country.

Re: The Dead Mail Department

Judy C — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:11:34 -0000

I think you just created the next big thing - brilliant.

Re: Anatomy Of A Coffee Stain

Judy C — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:40:40 -0000

Ophelia - you are spot on for me - what do you charge for tea readings?

eHarmony won't even give me the option to take the quiz - so much for the 6th time's the charm!

Re: Andy Warhol, America, 1985

Judy C — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:11:48 -0000

I am a new reader to your blog - just wanted to thank you for this quote and your wonderful writing. I saw your tweet/post about your friend - I hope he returns home safe and sound.

Re: A Toast to Cancer

Judy C — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:24:52 -0000

I think this post should be required reading for all health care providers. Thank you for sharing.

Re: Evergreen Christmas

Judy C — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:36:54 -0000

Ann - lovely and powerful - thank you for sharing.

I was up most of the night cleaning a house that reflected a year long depression fueled by a year long unemployment. Luckily, blessedly, joyfully my unemployment is over. There are no paychecks until mid-January but hope is a powerful thing.

But that isn't what makes my holiday so - unique (some would say just plain odd) - it is the fact that I am a convert to Judaism whose 12 years of Catholic schooling and singing in the choir hard wired my soul to love all things Christmas. I love the lights, I adore the music and the corny holiday specials. I eat them up like candy.

I live in a predominantly Jewish area - I sneak the tree in the back door thought I am sure the bright lights shine through the blinds causing my more observant neighbors to shake their heads in disapproval..

I don't care - I think G-d understands that the happiest moments of a hard childhood were the few days before and after Christmas. My father scoured the lots after closing on Christmas eve and often returned with the skimpiest of trees.

He took what he could find and when he got it home he was often impatient with the set up and decorating tasks - one memorable year, frustrated that the tree was too tall he simply cut it off at the top leaving it looking like the victim of a low flying jet.

But once the tinsel was on it was magic. He quieted and we went to midnight mass where I poured my love into Silent Night and Hark the Herald Angels sing.

And I was happy. As I am happy today - blissfully happy that I have a job to go to in the new year. A job that will enable to keep food on the table and a roof over my head.

Than you Ann for reminding me of why this season holds such magic.