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<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 A jolly man indeed<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n <\/p>\n Christmas is a lot like golf.\u00a0 We have visions of greatness and perfection<\/strong> but the reality is often closer to a bogey.\u00a0 Some years maybe even a double bogey.\u00a0 As we get older the holiday season can be more difficult, remembering those who are no longer with us or who we no longer see.\u00a0 I think many people become sentimental<\/strong> about Christmases past when life seemed simpler. Personally, when I’m in the midst of the Christmas fray I long for the Christmases of my childhood when all I had to do is show up. No shopping, wrapping, cooking, cleaning – just act excited about the gifts under the tree.\u00a0 I say “act” because there were a lot of years when I found my gifts in my mother’s not-so-secret hiding place<\/strong> and knew exactly what I was getting.\u00a0 Mostly what I miss are the fun family gatherings, laughing and enjoying each other’s company.\u00a0 There are people who are lucky enough to live close to their families, thus avoiding the packing and mailing of gifts and – worse yet – traveling to see loved ones,<\/strong> but they are becoming fewer and farther to find.\u00a0 I hardly know anyone anymore who doesn’t deal with some sort of hassle or drama around the holidays.<\/p>\n Which is why this is a good time to reflect on those things in which we can<\/em> take joy and perhaps be a bit kinder to one another<\/strong>.\u00a0 It’s often said that we never know what problems people have from looking at the outside.\u00a0 I’m sure we’ve all known people who appear to “have everything” and yet in reality have significant problems.\u00a0 And that includes the person who cuts in line at the supermarket or honks their horn in traffic.\u00a0 Maybe they’re just jerks.\u00a0 Or maybe the holiday season is particularly difficult for them – the loss of a loved one, illness, a lost job – seem magnified right now.\u00a0 Throw in all that’s going on in the world, and life can become a bit overwhelming. Which is why a little kindness can go a long way<\/strong> in making someone’s day just a bit better.<\/p>\n In my effort to be a bit more kind I don’t have to look far for an example.\u00a0 Our dad was the kindest man I’ve ever known<\/strong>.\u00a0 Coupled with his hysterical sense of humor, he was a force to be reckoned with.\u00a0 He was in his element at Christmas, with his children gathered around him and hosting friends and family.\u00a0 I miss him all year long but most especially this season.\u00a0 So in his memory, I once again provide you with his famous Christmas Ice Cream Fizz<\/strong> recipe. \u00a0He served it every Christmas morning and it gave a roseate hue to the entire day. We share his recipe in the hopes that it might help you all enjoy the holidays just a bit more.\u00a0 After all, ice cream and gin – how kind is that?<\/p>\n POP\u2019S CHRISTMAS ICE CREAM FIZZ<\/strong><\/p>\n Fill a blender 1\/4 full with ice cubes My brother Bob adds an egg so the white adds some froth, brother Jack doesn\u2019t add an egg. Personally, I\u2019d add it just because you can then claim it\u2019s a protein drink. Wishing all of our subscribers a very happy holiday season!<\/strong> Cheers!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Suzanne Sparrow Watson Christmas is a lot like golf.\u00a0 We have visions of greatness and perfection but the reality is often closer to a bogey.\u00a0 Some years maybe even a double bogey.\u00a0 As we get older the holiday … read more
\nAdd 6 jiggers of gin
\nAdd 4 scoops of French Vanilla ice cream
\nAdd 1 small bottle of soda water (the size you get in a 6-pack)<\/p>\n
\nJust blend it well and \u2013 voila \u2013 you have a concoction sure to put a positive spin on everyone and every thing!
\nOur mom served them in a wine glass with a dash of nutmeg. As we got older we conspired with Pop and ditched the wine glass for a chilled beer mug from the freezer. Saved having to go back for seconds\u2026or thirds.<\/p>\n