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Over the river and through the woods……

November 21, 2007

Over the river and through the woods,To Grandmother’s house we go,The horse knows the way to carry the sleigh,Through the white and drifted snow.

Over the river and through the woods, Oh how the wind does blow, It stings the toes and bites the nose, As over the ground we go,

Over the river and through the [...]

The Thanksgiving Meal is in process

November 21, 2007

The dressing is made, the sweet potatoes are blanched and layered in the pan, the pumpkin bread is made, the stock is simmering. I think we have this holiday on target. Tonight the appetizers will be made and the potatoes peeled and chopped. There is a snow advisory for this afternoon and this evening, but [...]

Grown-up Christmas List – 2006

November 19, 2007

Mostly because the answers are still the same, and I really liked them.

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Golden Gurnsey Eggnog is first, Hot Chocolate has a bit too much sugar, Peppermint Coffee is third.2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? wraps them of course.
3. Colored lights on tree/house or [...]

Thanksgiving Memories

November 19, 2007

Thanksgiving was one of those holidays that my parents were allowed to have at home. Every other holiday we traveled to the grandparents or the great aunt & uncles. I have faint memories of a few of them, but nothing extraordinary. My mother liked to entertain, but was not thrilled with cooking. I remember [...]

Thanksgiving Memories

November 19, 2007

I haven’t decided whether I want to include this topic in this blog. Thanksgiving is much the precurser to Christmas, so I think it might be appropriate. Must do a bit more thinking on the subject.

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Christmas Music

November 17, 2007

I love Christmas music. I love the choral versions, the new age versions, the pop versions, the classical versions, the diva versions (male and female)…..I LOVE Christmas music. I usually give myself a little taste of it sometime near the end of October, just as a pick-me-up.
The weather has been weird enough that the [...]

On holiday spirit

November 17, 2007

I am a bit short on holiday spirit these days. Too long unemployed has left me feeling unable to participate.Too many family health issues have left me with little emotional energy.This is my challenge to myself:  find a way to pump up the spirit and enjoy the holidays.  First step…I am very visual, and I love [...]

This is gorgeous

December 22, 2006

On the eve of the solstice, they have come out with a most beautiful theme for the holidays.
Thanks WordPress!