Its just that’s its getting to that time where the commercial/retail world is now in full flow, bombarding us with ‘festive’ messages. I’ve always hated that, but this year I just seem to be finding it really, really dispiriting. Depressing even!
There’s an element of the nonsensical, that I just roll my eyes at, ie: people actually discussing the John Lewis advert. Seriously… who cares?
And then there’s the real stuff. The fact that things are going to be a lot tighter this year, financially, than ever before. To a worrying degree. Which makes the commercial bombardment even more demoralising. I’m better off than a lot of people, I know. Thankfully. But its going to be a difficult month.
Admittedly… I’m a miserable old sod at the best of times, but…. is it just me?