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    Living Strong & Living Well – Part 3 – The Holidays

    Story written on February 27, 2014 by syd livingston.
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    Story Shortlink: https://mail.assertive-maroon-jellyfish.104-250-143-187.cpanel.site/?p=72290
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    The “Holidays” continues the story of the refined and rebellious Dr. Sydney Livingston•passionate about her causes, love and life. In this segment, the serious Syd deals with the dual loss of her career and her mysterious long-time partner. It is a time of uncertainty as Syd pursues uncharted romance waters, and a time to discover a fresh identity in the world of her new L-Word friends

     

    TASHA’S GRANDMOTHER: Well, from now on you will be an adopted part of our holiday family.

    Tasha’s grandmother kisses Syd on both cheeks.

     

    TASHA: Break it up you two.  Nana, you go play with the kids, let me take over washing.

     

    Tasha’s grandmother goes out to join the group on the porch.

     

    TASHA:  (to Syd) You’ve made a good impression.

     

    SYDNEY: She thinks I’m a positive influence on you•that translates to me being "old."

     

    TASHA:  (kidding) Not old, just mature, Nana likes mature.  She always says that except for some physical depreciation age makes you smarter and wiser….

     

    SYDNEY: (interrupting) Spectacular!  Just like the fall foliage before the leaves fall off.  (they both laugh)  But seriously, this has been a great day and your family is just wonderful.

     

    TASHA: You think?

     

    SYDNEY: Absolutely, like a Norman Rockwall painting•less the snow of course.

     

    TASHA: Less the white family too!  Maybe we’re like one of those old photos, only now we’re looking at the negatives! (they both laugh)

     

    SYDNEY: There’s nothing negative about your family, or this day.

     

    TASHA:  (turning serious) Then why am I so resentful?

     

    SYDNEY: Resentful of what?

     

    TASHA: Of this perfect little nuclear family•that I don’t feel a part of.

     

    SYDNEY: But you’re such an integral part, and clearly Nana’s favorite.

     

    TASHA: Face it Syd, I’m odd man out.  No husband, no kids.  I mean, look at those two. (motions to her younger nephew who is cuddling with his new girlfriend on the lounge chair) dating for 3 weeks and here she is at our family Christmas, openly holding hands, snuggling.  She’ll be in the family photo as well, mark my words.  In the meantime, Alice and I were together 3 years and we could never be openly affectionate like that•and Alice never made the group photo.

     

    SYDNEY: I understand.  Susan and I were together almost 20 years and only spent a handful of holidays together.  Sneaking in phone calls in the middle of the night like criminals

     

    TASHA: And everyone has such sympathy for my brother going through a divorce.  I split with Alice and not an ounce of sympathy. 

     

    SYDNEY:  (trying to be funny) The divorce probably really messes with the old family photos.  What do you do, cut her out?  Put another head on her body?

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    1. I saw this pop up early in the week but waited to read it over the weekend. I wasn’t disappointed. I love this character’s maturity and passion for what she believes in. I relate to her wisdom yet insecurity–I mean, who hasn’t messed a bed to pretend it was slept in? I’ve read all the Syd stories (even re-read portions of the original re: the wonderful relationship conversation with Tasha and the revealing fireplace sceen). “Holidays” shows Syd’s vulnerable side. She’s still grounded, but unfocused and searching. Nicely written–it was a pleasant New Year’s surprise–thanks!

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