Holiday Classics

This year was the first time I've put lights on my RV, so proud of myself.  They're not much but I had quite a sense of accomplishment when finished.

They're fancy to me with 8 settings: white lights steady; multicolor steady; switch between the two with 4 speed change; 3 speed change; 2 flash speed; breath mode 4 colors 3 speed change; flash mode btwn white and multicolor; plus one which combines the whole shebang.  You can also dim or brighten the lights, and finally, a 6 hour timer button.

All controlled by a remote.

I prefer either the white or multicolor steady, dimmed, so as not to disturb my neighbors.  Only trouble is, whenever I change TV channels with my remote control, the outdoor light settings change as well.  I'm constantly looking to see if they're On or Off and what they're doing; and relax when I've finally settled on a movie.  I figured out that I can simply peek through the blinds and see their reflection off my neighbor's shiny motorhome, at least if they're On.  They turn Off at will.

It's funny but also maddening, you can imagine.  I set them on Dim Multicolor Steady a couple weeks ago when I volunteered at the theater; but when I arrived home they were brilliantly flashing and changing colors like an old 42nd Street sex shop., I can't make this up.

In that spirit, I've decided to post links to a couple of my Holiday Classics, including:

Dead Santas, for the photos if nothing else, and

The Night Before Foodstamps, a grateful reminder for me of the times which inspired my poem.  Here's a snippet:

"Twas the night before food stamps, and all through the house

Not a creature was stirring; no scraps for that mouse.

The Green bags were hung by the front door with care,

In hopes that the Co-op had samples to spare."

Ho, Ho, Hi-De-Ho!