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What Did I Do Wrong

They brought me out of storage today a day late. Christmas was yesterday. I am not giddy, not happy, not optimistic because usually I get to be revered and celebrated for three or four weeks by now, every year, being petted and decorated, admired and loved. Not this year. I wonder what I have done wrong? Whose feelings have I hurt? What could I have done differently? Are my fiber optics working? They plug me in. I am as beautiful as I have Always been. They usually decorate Me with tiny bells and extra tinsel. This year my fiber optics stand alone, on my little self-stand that comes out as feet. They do not even drape a fancy cloth around me. Luckily my star is attached. But they just drag me out and plug me in. No fanfare. No oohing, no ahing. No one admired me at all on the 25th. By then I have usually had thousands of compliments. Each year! What have I done? Did I insult someone? Am I different somehow? At least I am still their only tree. Right? I look around still second guessing myself. Never suspecting it is not me at all. It is them. Their attitude. Their problem. Not mine at all. I am the most miserable Christmas tree ever this year.

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Date: 12/28/2018 4:07:00 PM
We have left our tree up so long we thought of hanging Easter eggs on it. Great story Caren, have a Happy New Year!
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/28/2018 8:41:00 PM
I purchased a beautiful Christmas wreath from a bunch of boy scouts once and it was gorgeous through June, so I left it up. On July 1st it was a disaster. An overnight relic.
Date: 12/28/2018 2:46:00 PM
Oh that poor tree...how could anyone ignore such a beauty? Been there...done that...sometimes it's tough. Very original; great imagery.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/28/2018 8:42:00 PM
I am really wanting this tree to stay up a bit longer since we neglected it completely this year. Being sick did not help any thing for sure.
Date: 12/28/2018 6:03:00 AM
Luckily your star is attached and well designed to make my heart go out to you and your tree, Love it Caren, Hope your Christmas tree was well loved this year. xo
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Date: 12/28/2018 8:54:00 AM
I snatched it off the shelf in the garage the day after Christmas threw it onto a table, and plugged it in, feeling guilty as I have been in the throes of throwing out, not bringing in. To help her feel better and loved, i may keep her around until July.

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