Affectionately Yours
POTLUCK WITH TONYA PENROSE
The holidays are knocking on the door with all manner of expectations. But there’s one in particular which has become a taskmaster. New Year’s!
It demands resolutions to be made and promises to be kept. It already has me pondering and sighing…a lot. How about you?
I’m closing out 2023 a wee bit early with you to celebrate the holidays with my family.
For this week’s potluck, I’m serving light fare that’s focused on the sweet flavors. After all, ‘tis the season to tuck in.
I didn’t think I had it in me to be faithful. I become bored quite effortlessly, and I’m known for straying. However, there’s been one standout exception to this lifelong pattern…an enduring coupling.
First, I begin with a confession. I will only admit to being in this relationship for forty plus, plus, years. More time would make me feel ancient and a smidge ashamed.
We first met on a sultry summer afternoon at the State Fair. The bond was strong, and I immediately sampled what had been deficient in my life. I felt intense, adoring love.
Like any union, we’ve had our daily ups and downs. And yes, in the last few years, I’ve even attempted to break up, only to scurry back after a week or so of painful separation. Longer I couldn’t bear.
Despite not being suitable for each other, I continue to be loyal and steadfast. It’s easy, really. A compelling sweetness to our time together keeps me coming back.
Sadly, I can no longer ignore the people I respect who keep imploring me to end this toxic relationship. In a few minutes, or at least by next week, or possibly after the holidays, I’m committed to saying no more…no more to my beloved sugar!
That’s my 2024 resolution. Will I be able to keep it? Probably not. But like I told Aunt Jilly in my last Potluck With Tonya Penrose, “It’s the thought that counts.”
ASIDE: This is not me ending a relationship with my husband but with sugar. :)
May extra joy slip in your back door this holiday season!
I’LL BE BACK ON JANUARY 8TH WITH MORE POTLUCK WITH TONYA PENROSE.
Well you got me! I had to stop and re-read when I got to the part about the past few years! Good one!
Hi, Tonya:
GREAT blog. I read it 3X to be very careful not to misread. :)
I'll admit, I do have a little dessert every night, but truly little. One of those mini cones (90 calories) from Trader Joe's. I think I'm lucky that I've never had the fierce craving for sweets that others do. Just having this little bit has been (no pun intended) the "sweet spot" for me.
You always offer great (no pun intended again, lol) food for thought!
xx