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January 19, 2009
Blue Monday
The "powers that be" have for several years now christened the third Monday in January as the most depressing day of the year. Apparently if you have made resolutions, they will have been broken by now, for those who like Christmas it is a dim memory and we're still paying for it, Spring is a long time coming and we're still getting up and returning from work in the dark.
Apart from those who are genuinely depressed, Blue Monday is a bit of a win-win notion. If we're feeling down today, we can be comforted by the fact that we have been given permission and were not alone. (The culture that hands out Prozac like smarties, but doesn't do depression says it's allowed for a day so enjoy it!). If we're feeling quite cheerful we can feel ahead of the game.
O well, I'm sure we'll all get through Blue Monday, anyway we like. And one thing we can be certain of is that tomorrow it's plain old ordinary Tuesday - except that it isn't, I've just remembered. America will have a new president! I'll call it Rainbow Tuesday.....and God bless him.
Posted by Tess at January 19, 2009 08:07 AM