Eva Pasco's Blog - Posts Tagged "merrymaking"

I’d be remiss this time of year if I didn’t allude to my all-time favorite holiday story—Charles Dickens’ novella, 'A Christmas Carol' (1843). Taking center stage for this blog, is Fezziwig—a merchant of jolly and jovial temperament under whom young Ebenezer Scrooge apprenticed. Renowned for his merrymaking during the Christmas season, this astute businessman shows he is deeply interested in the welfare and happiness of his employees. No doubt, the admiration and respect they have for their boss, motivates them to work even harder.

At least until the New Year, I’m in Fezziwig mode, resting on my laurels, under the dubious assumption I’ll work harder when January rolls around:

October 9th: I launched a nonfiction memoir collection, '100 Wild Mushrooms: Memoirs of the ‘60s'.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076B9BNZK

December 8th: 'Once Upon a Fabulous Time': The official launch of a co-authored anthology of reimagined fairy tales for grownups. My contribution—the novella, “Mr. Wizardo”.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077YTLZ7M

While my merrymaking isn’t about taking a leap into the air with a quick switch in position of the legs, I’m navigating life at my own pace despite those rude awakenings that wreak havoc with your psyche. Having abstained from drafting my next Contemporary, I’m reading what other Indies have written. I’m also indulging in a Hallmark holiday movie every now and then, caught up in the contrived schmaltz.

Observing the scene of Fezziwig’s merriment signals the beginning of Scrooge’s emotional transformation to becoming a better man. Likewise, Fezziwig mode has enabled me to assess and prioritize what is really important in my life at this juncture.

* In a culture of workaholism, how do you embrace the Fezziwig Identity of merrymaking during the holiday season?

Oh, by gosh, by golly
It’s time for mistletoe and holly—soon!

After Thanksgiving, 27 days remain until Christmas!

An Indie author, I rarely cut myself slack from the peculiarities of honing my craft: drafting a WIP; blogging; writing an occasional memoir; creating ad posts for social media; editing; reading; writing book reviews.

It goes without saying, my toils and troubles are not motivated by far-fetched fame and fortune. Not when my eBooks are priced from $2.99 - $3.99!

Writing and all of its satellite components provide a joie de vivre!

By golly, it’s the Indie’s Fezziwig Identity!

Fezziwig—Scrooge’s business mentor in A Christmas Carol (1843 novella created by Charles Dickens)—contrasts sharply with his apprentice’s miserly and coldhearted ways.

Fezziwig, “It's not just for money alone that one spends a lifetime building up a business…. It's to preserve a way of life that one knew and loved.”

Like Fezziwig, in the days leading up to the holiday, I’ve slacked off a bit by carving time to make merry. I’ve been decking the halls of my home with decorations. I’m indulging in sappy Hallmark Christmas movies.

The Fezziwig Identity empowers workaholics to embrace merrymaking during the Christmas season without it costing a fortune.

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