Chanukah will never be Christmas. And handmade Grandma bowls are a one and only treasure. You have lucky grandchildren. Chanukah Sameach and Merry Christmas to each appropriate recipient.
“I try to think about what’s going to be treasured … and invariably, the kids are more excited by the latest plastic robot that gives off rays and comes with a stick that they can use to hit each other.”
Ms. Garchik, I cherish your writing. Lighting the seventh candle and still afflicted by laughter. Thank you.
I had many chuckles as I read and commiserated. I too like to make handmade presents, once upon a time for my kids, and now for the grandkids. Although I start out with conventional intentions, meaning actual standards of how 'it' is supposed to look, things always turn out weird. It must be my true 'nature.' Really, no one could ever imagine it would end up like that!
I actually think the bowls are quite lovely. Spoken by someone who is still surfing museum shop sites for something appropriate for troubled times.
Loved your holiday saga of the bowls.
Chanukah will never be Christmas. And handmade Grandma bowls are a one and only treasure. You have lucky grandchildren. Chanukah Sameach and Merry Christmas to each appropriate recipient.
I am bowled over after reading your holiday piece, and my eyes are glazed over as well. Happy Festivus from the rest of us!
“Stand by your bowl!” Never a wiser pronouncement which applies to a lot more than bowls. As you well know, being a model of loyalty as you are!
Delightful, as always!
“I try to think about what’s going to be treasured … and invariably, the kids are more excited by the latest plastic robot that gives off rays and comes with a stick that they can use to hit each other.”
Ms. Garchik, I cherish your writing. Lighting the seventh candle and still afflicted by laughter. Thank you.
I don’t know about the grandkids but I, for one, am cheered by your lack of perfection in an artistic endeavor
Literary reference is your best defense. A really funny story!
I had many chuckles as I read and commiserated. I too like to make handmade presents, once upon a time for my kids, and now for the grandkids. Although I start out with conventional intentions, meaning actual standards of how 'it' is supposed to look, things always turn out weird. It must be my true 'nature.' Really, no one could ever imagine it would end up like that!