Happy Merry Whatever It Is You Celebrate If Anything

[filkertom]

Yeah, I'm an atheist. So what?

There are many things from which I might have derived good, by which I have not profited, I dare say... Christmas among the rest. But I am sure I have always thought of Christmas time, when it has come round--apart from the veneration due to its sacred name and origin, if anything belonging to it can be apart from that--as a good time; a kind, forgiving, charitable, pleasant time; the only time I know of, in the long calendar of the year, when men and women seem by one consent to open their shut-up hearts freely, and to think of people below them as if they really were fellow-passengers to the grave, and not another race of creatures bound on other journeys. And therefore, uncle, though it has never put a scrap of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good; and I say, God bless it!

My friends, my fans, my sparring partners on this LJ, I love you all so much. You keep me sane, you make my career worthwhile, you get all the jokes, you give so much of yourselves. I could not do this without you, and it wouldn't be worth it if I could.

Merry Christmas.

Comments

[karjack.livejournal.com]

Right back atcha. Thanks for being awesome. :)

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

No more awesome than any of you. Thanks for hanging out here! :D

[awfulhorrid.livejournal.com]

I don't celebrate Christmas, I celebrate my family's celebration of Christmas. I certainly don't get upset when someone wishes me a Merry Christmas (or any other wish for me to have a good fortune and well-being, for that matter!)

Happy Whatever you're having!

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Amazing how people get bent out of shape because good wishes are not expressed in precisely the manner they demand, innit? I celebrate because it's a time of celebration. The year's over, the harvest is in, the solstice brings the turning of the seasons, the big box stores have shit on sale, and most of all people make time for each other. As you do, posting here. For someone with an awful horrid handle, you're a right guy. :)

[jannyblue.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas, Tom!!!

:-)

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

And to you, sweetheart! :)

[voiceofkiki.livejournal.com]

And we make icons commiting things you once said at GAFilk to posterity.

Thanks for being such a good friend and sending a cheering word (or quick song) via phone when I needed it.

Love to you and Da Bear. Give him skritches for me, will ya?

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Oh, my dear. Right back atcha. [hugs and bear smoochies]

[peachtales.livejournal.com]

And to you! *big hugs*

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

And to you, sweetie. :D

[sffilk.livejournal.com]

Hah bumbug!!!! (grin)

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Christmas a humbug? Shirley, you don't mean that! ;) Happy Merry, Mike!

[partiallyclips.livejournal.com]

Why I celebrate Christmas, by the world's most famous atheist

Merry Christmas, Tom!

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Works for me. :) And a HUGE hug in particular for you, my friend!

[twfarlan.livejournal.com]

Whatever you call it, Giftmas, Xmas, Yule, and so on, Merry Thismas, Tom, and many happy returns.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Same to you, m'friend! [hugs]

[maikujaku.livejournal.com]

Tom, I think it's the other way around, we couldn't do this life if it weren't for you! Happy Whatever!

-Jetta

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

[blush] Thanks, m'dear. :)

[phillip2637.livejournal.com]

I've been somewhat conflicted about Christmas throughout my adult life, but anything that reminds me to *express* the good wishes I hold for people can't be all bad. :-)

All the best, Tom.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

And to you, m'friend. The best thing about Christmas, always, is the people.

[archiver-tim.livejournal.com]

Joys of the season to you, Tom!

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

And to you, Tim! :)

[wyattkelly.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas, Tom. Your songs have brought me joy throughout the years, and I hope for a chance to buy you a diet coke at a con sometime.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad, and many thanks. Although you'll understand if I ask for a non-diet Pepsi instead. ;)

[bayushisan.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas to everyone. :)

Thank you for being a friend Tom, and for the great music.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

You're welcome, my friend, and thank you for adding so much to this place this year.

[judifilksign.livejournal.com]

Joys of the Yuletide to you, Tom. Thank you for the joy you bring to me and mine. Big, big hugs and wishes for a less tumultous New Year for you.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

[big hugs] I think we can all get behind that one. Here's to a dramaless 2009 for everybody.

[pagawne.livejournal.com]

Merry Whatever to you as well. BTW, sanity is highly overrated. I tried it once, and I prefer to be the way I am, at least half crazy. :}

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Thanks so much! And, sanity is like drugs and booze are to me -- that is, they would all only get in the way.

[aota.livejournal.com]

Have a Merry Christmas Tom. Thank you for the music in our lives.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

You're so welcome. :)

[isolde-deely.livejournal.com]

we love you too :)
You make our world merrier and bright and bring music and laughter into our lives!

Merry Christmas!

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

[hugs] Ahhh, m'dear. Hope to see you soon. What happened with ConGlom, by the way? No web page, no nothin'.

[valarltd.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas from the whole flock of Sparrows at Chez Mudd, all of whom love your work.

You make our cranky days better, our romance funnier and our holidays merrier. Because junior pirates and "Pirate Christmas Carol?" SOOOO mix.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Many thanks and right back atcha. :) And ARRR!

[mishboi.livejournal.com]

Bright blessings.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

And to you! :) [fuzzes da kitty, fuzz fuzz fuzz fuzz fuzz]

[wookiedamokole.livejournal.com]

Merry ChristmaHanaKwanzaYulEid from Clan Runchey. Hope the Holidays bring merriment, hilariment, and any other kind of ment you can think of.

No, No, No, You Came Here For An Argu-Ment

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

And a Happy Merry right back! Let's see: creme de ment, Doctor De-ment-o, porta-ment-o (mint mushrooms, bleah), Ment-os (the Breath Freshener of Fate), Secretary of State Condi Ment (oh, what a pickle she's in), and of course Steve Jobs' newest creation for Apple users who run into Banana peels, iMentToDoThat....

[hms42]

Happy Holidays, Tom.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

And to you, Harold! :)

[kathornus.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas! Thank you for all the music, laughter, and joy!

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

You're so welcome, and thank you! :)

[unclelumpy.livejournal.com]

I keep you sane?

I'm a failure!

Let Us Be Gay, For He Is A Dickweed!

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Great success, actually, I'd say. Happy Merry, pal!

[sstaver.livejournal.com]

Merry Christmas! I've had a fun time following your journal!
I hope you have a great day, and many more great days to follow!

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Many thanks, and the same to you! :D

[batyatoon]

So then the Jewish woman says to the atheist, "Merry Christmas!"

*virtual hugs!*

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Whatever it may be, it's not a joke. Hugs, Batya! :)