The holidays are cool, sure, but I love these days between December 25 and December 31. I call this week The Lull. (Consider this my petition to get others to start calling it that, too. I’ve heard ‘Twixmas,’ which I can’t get behind, because a) ugh, it’s a little twee, and b) there’s no reason to bring Christmas into this wonderful secular period.) I love the collective downshifting into second gear—after the frenetic shopping, decorating, and travel, but before the tyranny of New Year’s resolutions have descended. No need to be virtuous yet. The Lull is just a week to luxuriate in a world set to half-speed.
As always from you, Hrishi, a thoughtful and sensitive piece of writing. It's Lull Time here, too, in Australia but high summer where the days slip lazily into each other, punctuated with cricket, tennis, and yacht racing; at least these people are stirring though one wonders: why?? Best thoughts and good wishes for your sister's health. You are fortunate to be surrounded by so many good people to help your family through this.
The Dave Growl episode had me crying like a baby in the car on my way home from one of my many visits to my parents' house over the holiday weeks. It was beautiful and sad and I am glad you kept yourself in it.
As always from you, Hrishi, a thoughtful and sensitive piece of writing. It's Lull Time here, too, in Australia but high summer where the days slip lazily into each other, punctuated with cricket, tennis, and yacht racing; at least these people are stirring though one wonders: why?? Best thoughts and good wishes for your sister's health. You are fortunate to be surrounded by so many good people to help your family through this.
The Dave Growl episode had me crying like a baby in the car on my way home from one of my many visits to my parents' house over the holiday weeks. It was beautiful and sad and I am glad you kept yourself in it.
I’ve also heard The Lull called Crimbo Limbo but please let’s not call it that
Listened to The Teacher/Grohl episode recently and enjoyed it immensely. Will now get caught up on npr!
Thank you for sharing all this. I can’t wait to listen!
Love you
fwiw I found that part particularly moving as well, glad you left it in