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Broke Wife, Big City
All I want
Christmas is world peace…and eggnog
By Aprill Brandon
Dear Santa,
Hey there, big guy. I know it's been a long time since I've written to
you and for that I apologize. I just figured I should probably lay low
for about a decade or so after that infamous "incident" in 1989. But
you'll be happy to hear that I've finally learned my lesson and my
probation, which forbids me from going within 1,000 feet of any and all
reindeer, ends in just a few days. So, considering that Johnny Law has
now forgiven me, I can only hope that I will finally be taken down from
the "Hopelessly and Perpetually Naughty List" (along with my wanted
poster in the stable).
Well, now that we can let bygones be bygones (which reminds me, please
send my regards to Prancer...I'm assuming most of his fur has grown
back by now), on with the real reason for this letter.
As I'm sure you've assumed, I'm writing to you about my Christmas list.
But unlike most letters you get this time of year, I won't be asking
for jewelry or high tech gadgets or that pair of purple high-heeled
knee high boots in size eight and a half (which just happens to be my
size) I saw in the window of that store the other day. Nope. This year
I've been truly blessed and can honestly say that I have everything I
need and ever wanted (even without that pair of purple high-heeled knee
high boots in size eight and a half, which just happens to be my size,
I saw in the window of that store the other day).
And so this year, Santa, I'm asking not for material things but rather
gifts that come from the heart and make the world a better place (and
mind you, this isn't just some ploy to make you think I'm an
exceedingly good person and, as such, end up receiving even more gifts,
like, say, a pair of purple high-heeled knee-high boots AND a matching
leather jacket, because of my selflessness).
Of course, the No. 1 thing on my list this year would be peace on Earth
and all that junk. I think we can all agree this world needs a healthy
dose of goodwill toward men right now (and women...and if he exists,
Bigfoot).
But everyone always asks for that kind of stuff so let's move onto the
important wishes.
Please, please, PLEASE use your magical powers to get “Charles in
Charge” back on TV. This alone will bring Christmas joy to even the
most Bah-humbug members of society.
Also, if it's not too much to ask, please make Katherine Heigl stop.
Just stop.
I think the world could also majorly benefit from the creation of a
calorie-free cheesecake. Better yet, get rid of calories all together.
They’re obviously bad for our health.
Could you also please destroy every copy of Christmas songs being sung
by dogs or cats? I can guarantee you that 23 percent of all cases of
Christmas violence stems from having to hear "Jingle Bells" being
barked by a chorus of Golden Retrievers ad nauseum.
I know it's too late for this year, but it would be great if you could
get rid of Black Friday all together next year. Or, if you can’t, could
you at least make it more interesting for us spectators sitting at home
watching the chaos on the news? Maybe make the shoppers battle some
lions before they make it to the electronics department. Or make all
the stores install a “Hunger Games”-esque arena, where with the touch
of a button, you can create a tornado in cosmetics and start a fire in
the petite department.
Now, with this next one I hope I'm not being too forward. But I'd
really love it if you changed the criteria for the naughty list to
include anyone who texts or talks on their cell phone while at dinner
or on a date or during a movie and instead of giving them a lump of
coal, destroy their stupid iPhone with a bolt of lightning (perhaps you
could partner up with God on that one).
And lastly, while I don't know how much influence you have over the
liquor industry, could you please try to make eggnog available
year-round? Or at least available through March. Expecting us mere
humans to get our fill of this seasonal golden nectar in only a month
is unrealistic. We need at least four, possibly five months to properly
get sick of puking up this beverage.
Love,
Aprill
P.S. Tell that good-for-nothing Tooth Fairy she still owes me $1 from
1987. Oh, and that I apologize for drawing that dirty picture in
permanent marker on her wing.
Can’t get enough of Aprill? Can’t wait until next week?
Check out her website at http://aprillbrandon.com/
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