I Do Not Want Anything For Christmas

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Happy Monochrome Monday

Its been entirely too long since I have posted any Monochrome Monday shots. Seeing as I started the tag about 100 years ago back on Steemit, I feel doubly guilty about it too lol. Well it only seems right to have a holiday version at this point!

Bloom and Bokeh

I don't really want anything for Christmas. I mean I do want a new Kubota tractor. Actually I need a new tractor, and that's the point. A new tractor is a need and not a want per se. To me a Christmas present, even to oneself, should be a fun and happy want instead of a plain old need dressed up as a want.

I am somewhat scared that perhaps I am losing my zest for life. I mean doesn't everyone want something? Is it even normal to not want anything? No, I am not joking and actually I am totally serious. Of course I want world peace, easing poverty, and living a long pleasurable life, but those are just ephemeral things that most everyone would also want. However, I am talking about specific, fun products. Of course I would never pass up a free new truck or nice boat, but those are not within striking distance for me, so I am not really going to count such potential gifts.

Cute saying on my favorite eggnog tasting glass

I have been looking at a Japanese whetstone to sharpen knives on. I have been debating it for years. I even went so far to buy a really cheap ten dollar stone. It will sharpen, but one has to really work at it. Certainly it is not the pleasurable experience one gets from this stone from Naniwa.
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I just did not want to spend the money! But I just might, just to join in on the holiday fun. YOLO and all that stuff LOL. I mean they say no one likes a party pooper right?