The Lead-Up To Christmas

In two weeks Eliza and her family will be boarding a plane to celebrate Christmas in Australia.

So is Geraldine ready for the Silly Season? 

The answer is…sort of. 

Geraldine has had a busy month moving house. She’s planning to decorate the Christmas tree this weekend. 

Eliza tells her to chill and forget about the bells and whistles this year. 

Christmas is a different celebration in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s considered a small break, rather than the formal end of the working year. And therefore it seems less pressured than Australia. 

The women pivot from Christmas cheer to President George H Bush's funeral in America. 

His son, President George W Bush gave a terrific eulogy and Eliza believes the Trump era has prompted a re-think about the man once considered a bumbling fool. 

In a fortnight Eliza and her Mum will do a “Best of 2018” wrap. Please get in touch with your favourite books, tv shows and podcasts via the Facebook page (Long Distance Callers) or email ldcpodcast1@gmail.com with your list.

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British Government appoints Minister for Lonelinesshttp://time.com/5248016/tracey-crouch-uk-loneliness-minister/

President George W Bush delivers his father's eulogyhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/dec/06/george-w-bush-delivers-eulogy-at-his-fathers-funeral-full-text

The Edith Trilogy - Frank Moorhousehttps://smsa.org.au/limelight/the-edith-trilogy-by-frank-moorhouse-grand-days-dark-palace-and-cold-light/