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Over the years, I’ve received a few ugly Christmas sweaters. My favorite was a bright red sweater with too many dancing reindeers that I received when I was about 10 years old. At the time, I didn’t know it was ugly. It had to be pointed out to me by a dear, older friend – she was 11 and I couldn’t refute her wisdom.  

Now, that the ugly Christmas sweater is fashionable, I’m feeling a bit lost. Does this mean that I was always fashionable and just didn’t know it? Or, that I was a trendsetter ahead of my time? And, most importantly, could I trust my instincts and answer the greatest question of the holiday time, “What’s Fuglier than an Ugly Christmas Sweater?!”  

So, I sat down and I made a list of what I think is utterly fugly. I’m sure I could add tons more but I’ll leave you with these. 

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10. Television shows that are cancelled abrubtly, without closing the storyline. Why, oh why, would you get us hooked, to leave without an explanation?!

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9. Food deserts because affordable, nutritious foods should be available to all.

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8. Monday Mornings. Because it takes more than two days to recover from Friday nights.

 

 

7. Bullies. No community is immune. Learn the signs and arm your family.

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6. Holiday guests who refuse to leave. Seriously. Please. Go. Home.

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5. No Wi-Fi. Withdrawals are fierce, especially on Fridays, during our #FoodFri tweetchats.

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4. Racism. It's real, acknowledge it.

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3. Our current daycare and educational system. Although progress has been made for early learning, we must do more for our older children.

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2. No breastfeeding stations. Seriously, would you eat in a bathroom stall?!

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1. A re-gifted ugly Christmas sweater. Because really once is more than enough!

 

 


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