I have to admit to a really large dose of seasonal "bah humbug". I
don't enjoy the marketing frenzy of retailers that begins even before
the ridiculousness of Halloween is over and I don't enjoy the all holds
barred of other people's determination to enjoy their idea of festivity
even in the face of the discomfort and detriment of others.
Merriment
should not impact on the health and welfare of others in the community
and when objection is raised for very valid reasons it seems ill fitting
to direct invective at the beleaguered and distressed.
Case in Point?
Take
the silent and oft unnoticed, but debilitating neurological disorder
epilepsy for instance. How many in the community would even consider the
effect of flashing lights for most of the night on a sufferer? The lack
of sleep entailed in traffic? loud laughter? raucous exclamations?
screaming children? How many people are aware that flashing lights and
lack of sleep can be key precursors to seizure activity? how many care?
This
is not my usual foodcentric mode, but my foodcentricity all began with a
desire to find a place of wellness and fulfillment, not just for
myself, but for my small family each with variety of silent, invisible
illness and so the plight of those who also suffer such ills is not lost
on me and those who may know me would know I care so very deeply.
What am I trying to say?
Well
..... Don't malign those who take less enjoyment in the frivolity and
excess of the season than you as they may well have a very good reason.
Take into consideration that your flashy over the top displays of lack of consideration can in fact be detrimental to others.
Take
with you, if you are more inclined to more sedate and considerate modes
of celebration, our thanks because even though you may not realise it
those not of your ilk keep us and many like us imprisoned in our homes
after dark .... unable to take advantage of any evening occupations and
enjoyments.
If, in your estimation, I sound bitter and
at variance to the season of the Holy Dollar and that doesn't suit
whatever you keep under your silly red hat then I'm afraid that's just
too bad. Catering to the chronically ME-centric is not in my best
interests ....
Well said, the lack of consideration some show is astonishing.
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