tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56249295130601916942011-10-06T14:10:58.039-04:00NorahShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11681348009039555764noreply@blogger.comBlogger1881100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624929513060191694.post-60896277160486491292011-01-08T12:49:00.002-05:002011-01-08T12:50:36.968-05:00

When I am feeling behind because my Christmas tree and decorations are still up, I just look across the street at my neighbor's Halloween decorations.Yes, really!

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TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress."

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I finally plowed through the pile of mending K had for me:repaired a camisolereplaced a zipper in a favorite skirtmended a pair of jeansturned two XL t-shirts into medium t-shirtsrevamped a kick pleat in a new skirtrepaired a zipper seam in a dress we bought at a discount.Whew!

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Break...

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I can't believe I actually did this. I actually found all of those things to like about December! My creativity knows no bounds!!!/snark>

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The BIG semi-annual sale at Bath and Body Works!K and I get gift cards for Christmas and then have all kinds of fun at this sale.It's a tradition!

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After Christmas Sales!(and shopping with my daughter)

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You know, I really like to wrap gifts. I like to coordinate the trimmings and make them look pretty.(Unless I have a ton hanging over my head that need to be wrapped in the next 20 minutes.)

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Presents!

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Half-price after Christmas sales!But I don't shop on Sunday so hopefully there will be something left tomorrow.

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Honey Baked Spiral HamCheesy Potatoes (irreverantly called Funeral Potatoes at our house)Tossed Green SaladHomemade RollsMarionberry Cobbler and Ice CreamThe stockings are empty, the presents are open, there is chocolate in abundance.Kellie made Orange Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast.All is merry and bright.

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Merry Christmas.God bless us, every one.

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Shrimp CocktailsHam and Cheese Cheeseball (made by me!)Schuler's Bar CheeseAssorted CrackersAssorted Christmas CookiesLater we are going to a candlelight Christmas Eve service.(But I still have some wrapping to do first!)That is all.

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Giving.That's what it is all about, really, isn't it?It is so fun to hit the nail on the head with just the right gift. And so fun to surprise someone who really isn't expecting anything. And fun to deliver a plate of goodies as an excuse to have a long overdue visit. And fun when someone appreciates a small gesture so much.That's what drags me back from the crazy.Giving.

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Favorite Christmas recipes.Ring and Run. Was that you, Melissa?

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Being able to use all of my fabulous Christmas dishes.

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K returning from college for a Christmas vacation. Yippee!A Christmas program with lots of music.A beautifully decorated tree.

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A beautiful evergreen that takes up half of the livingroom and makes the whole house smell good.

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Christmas stamps.I buy them every year. Now if I could just get them stuck to the cards and in the mail!

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A church gym turned into a Bethlehem market placeAngels with tinsel garland in their hairLittle blonde boys dressed as shepherdsExcitement of a Christmas party

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Poinsettias.

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December seems to be the month of soups at our house. Good, hearty, homemade soup. We have tried a few new recipes already.

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I love it that in December I communicate (commiserate) with my sisters a little more often.

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I love watching holiday movies in December. I have already watched two on my must see holiday list: Miracle on 34th Street (the old one) and Holiday Inn. Four more to go!

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There is more of an emphasis on doing things for other people in the community at large.It is easier to come up with things to do for other people.That is a good thing.

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The first year I move to Michigan the local paper had a feature on how to survive (and even enjoy!) a Michigan winter. Item one was: Buy good boots. Item two was: Wear the boots. I don't remember what else the article said, but this stuck with me.I have found this to be very good advice. I found a style of boots that were easy on and easy off, and have made a practice of wearing them whenever

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I love those days after a big snow when the sky is bright blue, and the snow is fresh and white, and everything sparkles. It feels like everything is right with the world.

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I love those days in December when I don't have to go anywhere, and I am cozy at home working on a project, and the snow is softly falling, piling up on the fences and the trees. {In December, it's a novelty. In February and March, not so much.}

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I love hearing from old friends. I received my first Christmas card on December 1st this year from one of my oldest and dearest friends. We went to school together from first grade on. (No kindergarten in Idaho, back in the day.) I may have actually known her from Primary before that. She conveniently lived right next door to the school. She made the 12+ hour journey in her car to come to my

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Something I love this December is a McDonald's radio spot. It is a woman's voice saying that she can be spontaneous, she has it all planned out! (and she goes on to talk about her list and spreadsheet...ha!)That is so me!

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Ok. That's not really true. Sometimes I despise December. Usually it makes me crazy. At best...well, there is rarely an "at best" in dealing with the month of December, at least not right away; not until about noon on the 25th.But I decided to blog this month about all of the things I do love about December. Really!So, to begin...I love the lights. I love that when the year is the darkest,

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I hadn't been too thrilled about some of the things that were going to take up some of my precious time this weekend (cleaning at the church, accompanying youth to a dance *yawn*, extra errands) but ya gotta do what ya gotta do, right?So Friday evening, after dinner, dishes, folding laundry, and all of that kind of *fun* stuff, I got out a stack of clear storage containers (clear boxes formerly

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At the beginning of the summer, I made a list of thing to do. Now that summer is officially over, I will report how I did. Or didn't, as the case may be.I planned to:•See a musical•Go to the beach•Make 2 quilts•Go thriftingIt was a short list; deceptively simple. Did I get everything done? Not so much.1. See a musical--Welp, there weren't any, so I did go to a comedy in a nearby town. It was good

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Last week as I was making plans for my week, I spotted an empty block out of the corner of my eye. I didn't want to stare, for fear it would disappear. As the week progressed, nothing came up that had to go in that spot. The excitement was building! What would I do with three whole, unclaimed hours?I made a plan for how I would use (code for not waste) the time. I didn't want to lose track

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Cause, you know, it's all about mememememe!What is one goal you’d like to accomplish during your lifetime?Visit all 50 states.If you could visit any place in the world, where would you choose to go?Italy. Or Greece.What are your favorite hobbies?Sewing, scrapbooking.Tell us about a unique or quirky habit of yours. Quirky? Me? Nah...If you won a million dollars, what would you do with it?Buy a

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I work full-time, forty hours a week plus five hours of driving to and from. I have a time-intensive church calling. I am the designated errand-runner and grocery-shopper. I am the designated house-cleaner and laundry-starter and folder. Due to our opposite schedules, I am the weekend-cooker. (I could say "weekend chef" but that would be giving myself way too much credit.) I have a husband who

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Saturday I went to the beach. It was a breezy, cloudless day. The water was a dark, dark blue. The waves were rolling, and there was a huge contingent of sailing vessels on the horizon. There were people playing in the waves, and couple of sand sculptors pouring and packing and scraping away.I love to watch the people coming and going. It is interesting to see what other folks find necessary to

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Completing a month-long blogging meme makes me happy.Especially if I continue posting after it is done, like I failed to do the last time.

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A clean kitchen makes me happy.(I could say the same thing about the bathroom, but I won't.)

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Having an optimistic outlook makes me happy.

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Fixing something that is in need of repair/giving order to something that is in disarray/creating something nice from what is at handmakes me happy.

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So, I've been in the mood for a Friday Five the last couple of weeks, and I have searched all of the usual places (and have, on occasion, been distracted) but, alas, have found no fun/acceptable Friday Five. What's a blogger to do?Well, I have decided to do a Five Things post.Here we go:1-five things I like:Our new fast internetComing home from work on Friday afternoonReading interesting

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Less humidity makes me happy.Conversely, more humility makes me happy.I crack myself up sometimes.

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Date night makes me happy.We tried a new restaurant, went to Ruth Ann's for dessert, (because summer is quickly coming to an end!) went home and took care of an item on our To Do list (together), and then watched a free movie On Demand. Nice!

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Access to modern medicine makes me happy.

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The sweet, peaceful feeling that comes when wise words are spoken makes me happy.

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Fresh peach pie makes me happy.And, more importantly, makes my husband really happy.

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Declaring housework done (for the day) makes me happy.

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Finding a Jimmy John's sub in the fridge for my lunch makes me happy.Thanks, Honey!

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Good customer service makes me happy.Know where I can get any???

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Reading a good blog makes me happy.You can find one here,here,here,and here.

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A belated anniversary (us) and birthday (her) celebration with friends makes me happy.

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A report of "Everything looks great!" at the dentist's makes me happy.

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Unlimited long distance makes me happy.

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A girls' lunch out makes me happy.

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Folded laundry makes me happy.Notice I didn't say folding...

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Going out to get lunch on Friday makes me happy.

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A good night's sleep makes me happy.

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This weekend I finished two other projects which allowed me to start cutting up t-shirts for the quilt. Yippee!I decided to shoot for 12-inch finished blocks whenever possible. Some blocks will have to be longer, which I will accomodate in some way when I get the blocks cut and sewn and start arranging.What this means as far as cutting goes, is that I am cutting big designs (and lists) 12.5 x

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A visit to the farm makes me happy.And fresh blueberries and sweet corn...Yum!

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Crossing projects off of my list makes me happy.

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Having sisters makes me happy.Happy Birthday, C!

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A good book makes me happy.

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An evening at the beach makes me happy.I had an unusually short grocery list, so I hurried through the store, went home and put away groceries, changed clothes, packed up the dinner S had made as a picnic, grabbed a bottle of water, a book, and a beach towel and headed out. I had a great time eating dinner, reading, and relaxing as I enjoyed the surf, sand, stiff breeze, and people watching from

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Really good pizza makes me happy.

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Bright lights to work by makes me happy.

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A romantic (and yummy) dinner for two, all alone in a beautiful dining room, with views of Lake Michigan on three sides makes me happy.

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Next on my summer list, it says to make two quilts.It sounds innocent enough, "Make quilts."Awhile back, before I started posting again but was thinking about posting again, I read about W.I.P. (Work In Progress) Wednesdays on some quilt blogs. "Hey," I thought to myself, "I have some of those!" Delusion, anyone? "WIP" implies progress, as in actually getting something done. Ahem... and therein

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A phone call from my daughter makes me happy.

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A smoothly running morning routine makes me happy.

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I saw this floating around on the internet and decided it was a good idea:“Each day in August you are to post about something that makes *you* happy. Pretty simple. And, it doesn’t even have to be every day if you don’t want it to be. It’s a great way to remind ourselves that there are positive things going on in our lives, our communities, and the world.”I could use a little happiness! But don't

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I've always wanted to say that!I won! I won! I won!I won a giveaway over at Annette Lyon's blog The Lyon's Tale as part of her four year blogging anniversary celebration.I won a copy of Alma the Younger, by H. B. Moore!!!Thank you, Annette!(Soon I will have to post about the other giveaways ((yes, plural!)) that I have won.)Yippee!

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One of the items on my summer list is "go to the beach".I live just minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Lovely white sand beaches as far as the eye can see. However, two things: I don't swim, and I don't like being in the sun. But I do like to go to the beach.When K was little, I used to take her all the time. Then she got to be a better swimmer than what I could, with

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I found this on the internet when I Googled "crafty meme".What are your hobbies?sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, reading, dessert-makingWhat crafts do you do?right now, I prefer anything to do with sewingWhat sounds do you craft along to?music, sometimes a movieFirst Project You Ever Made:barbie clothesFavorite Project:whatever I just finishedFavorite Items to Make:quiltsWhat's your favorite...

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As I mentioned in my last post one of the things I wanted to do this summer is go to a musical. As in musical theatre. Theater? Theatre.I have fond memories of many a summer musical over the years. I still have vivid memories of seeing The Fantastics at Mack's Inn at Island Park one summer when I was growing up. Of course there were trips to the Pickleville Playhouse for the melodrama, not a

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At the beginning of the summer, I made a list of the things I wanted to do before summer was over. We took our "big" vacation for the year in April, so I may have wanted plans to look forward to and some things to accomplish.Making lists of summer projects go back to when I was in school or teaching and had things I wanted to get done during my time off. I also did this with my daughter.At the

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McDonald's Frozen Strawberry Lemonade.It is the perfect blend of sweet and tart refreshing frozen goodness!I am not a habitual patron of McDonald's. They are usually pretty far down on my list of Fast Food Favorites. In fact, I will go to McD's and get the frozen strawberry lemonade and then drive thru somewhere else to get my food.I am in no way being compensated for this endorsement. Darn!But

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Today I was shopping with my sister and I saw a little placque that read:"I'm not bossy. I just have better ideas that everyone else."I did not buy it.But I am blogging about it...

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We went to Panda Express for lunch the other day.My fortune read: "Be direct, usually one can accomplish more that way."My husband rolled his eyes. He doesn't think I need any encouragement.

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(Saw this on a couple of interesting blogs.)1.Do you like bleu cheese? Yes.2.Have you ever smoked? Well, I've been steamed a few times but I'm not sure I actually smoked.3.Do you own a gun? Nope.4.Favorite type of food? Chocolate. And tacos.5.Favorite type of music? I like a lot of different types of music.6.What do you think of hot dogs? I like hot dogs.7.Favorite Christmas movie? It's a

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My Christmas tree is still up, as are all of the rest of the Christmas decorations and accompanying paraphernalia. Putting it all away is my plan for the weekend. That and doing some basic house cleaning. I don't have time during the week to tackle a project of that magnatude. I spent this week trying to adjust back to the regular routine and get enough sleep. And get the leftovers used up in a

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Christmas break is gone. Passed by in a blur. Presents are open, cookies are eaten, fun was had.Speaking of cookies, I always wonder if the goodie plates I give away are really appreciated or if they are something people could just as well do without. Well, two times this past week I had that question answered. Two different families told me how much they enjoyed the goodies we made and let me

NorahShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11681348009039555764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624929513060191694.post-74029044166343692172010-01-01T09:24:00.001-05:002010-01-05T15:48:35.751-05:00

1.What’s something that’s better when the newness has worn off?Shoes.2.What’s something you already own that could stand to be replaced by the newer version?Our television.3.What’s something that was better before someone made it “new and improved?”Any of the many products that the amount has shrunk while the price has remained the same. The list is long.4.Of geographic locations whose names

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The New Year’s Edition from The Blue Door.1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?Ate a J-Dawg.2. Did you keep your new years’ resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I don't usually make resolutions. I set goals and they are on-going. Ever on-going.3. How will you be spending New Year’s Eve?At home, alone, doing things around the house, watching a movie and going to

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I was listening to one of my favorite radio stations and heard the coolest thing!All of the radio personalities on that station took turn reading passages of the Christmas story from the Bible.It brought a little tear to my eye.

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It's a Christmas miracle!The baking is done.The wrapping is done.The stocking stuffers are sorted.Everything is delivered.I only have to work until noon today.Life is good.Now it is just food, family, and fun. (And music and laughter and joy.)I am so thankful for the greatest of all gifts, the One who came to earth as a baby in the humblest of circumstances to show us the Way.May God bless us,

NorahShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11681348009039555764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624929513060191694.post-79638100528039073602009-12-23T06:52:00.000-05:002009-12-23T15:57:50.369-05:00

This is what we (well, mostly K, but I helped) baked for our Christmas goodie plates:Snowballs, both with and without "snow"Steve's SF applesauce raisin oatmeal cookies with walnutsThumbprint cookiesFudge with walnutsDipped pretzelsDipped double stuff mint Oreos! (First time we have ever dipped cookies)and a new recipe we made up ourselves: White chocolate chip cranberry cookies.Yum!

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The sorting of gifts has been done, some wrapping has been done, some baking has been done. Progress has been made!And, in honor of that, an old Ten on Tuesday, 10 Great Things About the Holidays.10. The day off of work.9. The chocolate.8. The traditions.7. The lights.6. The presents.5. The food.4. The tree.3. The music.2. Having K come home.1. The opportunity to more fully focus on the wonderful

NorahShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11681348009039555764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5624929513060191694.post-20443592657273780552009-12-19T14:32:00.005-05:002009-12-24T10:45:18.305-05:00

This is my one year bloggiversary.Happy Bloggiversary,Happy Bloggiversary,Happy Bloggiversary,Happy Bloggiversary!When I was thinking about what real bloggers do on their bloggiversaries, it came to me that they did give-aways for their readers. And after I was done laughing, I got up off of the floor and went about my day.Yea for me!

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This is another Christmas meme I ran across.1. Hot chocolate or apple cider? Hot chocolate. My new fave is Stephen's Hazel Nut. Yum!2. Turkey or Ham? For Christmas, it is ham. We have a new thing though, of doing a turkey dinner for New Year's Day. I get a turkey for Christmas from my boss and his wife and that has become a good time to cook it.3. Do you get a fake or a real, you-cut-it-yourself

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Ten Practical Presents.1. A purse.2. Hand lotion that really works.3. A big stock pot.4. Slippers.5. Is chocolate practical? Because I could do a list of 10 kinds of chocolate that I would like:*See's Raspberry Creams in dark chocolate*Queen Anne Cordial Cherries in dark chocolate*Terry's Chocolate Orange in dark chocolate*Bavarian Mints*Russell Stover Assorted Dark Chocolates*Ferrero Rocher

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This past weekend, I accomplished two big items on my Christmas To Do List. I got the Christmas cards in the mail (50+) and I got the decorating done.I have collected enough Christmas ornaments over the years for about three trees. (I did find a few things to take Goodwill when I went through everything.) This year I used some things I haven't used for a few years, and the tree has more of a

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Christmas shopping is best when done.

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In honor of my 100th post, I will do the four things meme. Because I can never talk about myself enough!Four jobs I’ve had1. Cashier (A & W, Fashion Fabrics, Ranch Shops)2. Girl Scout camp cook3. Telephone solicitor4. TeacherFour movies I can watch over and over1. Casa Blanca2. Chariots of Fire3. It's a Wonderful Life4. While You Were SleepingFour places I’ve lived1. Pocatello, Idaho2. Logan,

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I was proud of myself when I got to work this morning! We are under a blizzard warning, and all of the schools are closed. (Actually, winter driving is better when the schools are closed because there is less traffic and no busses to have to stop for.) I didn't get nervous. I just got all of my chores done and cleaned off the car. I have learned that it doesn't do any good to hurry getting

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I do most of my grocery shopping at Meijer. For the last two weeks, their grocery ad has been really sparse. First of all, they changed the format from the full-sized pages to the half-sized pages so it is not so obvious that there is less stuff being advertised. Second, the items are spaced farther apart, and some are pictures of the food rather than the package. (What's that about?) Third,

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A holiday meme I found at The Blue Door.1. Candy cane or peppermint patties? Peppermint patties. I'm not a candy cane fan.2. Sugar or gingerbread cookies? Um...Thumbprint cookies, actually. I'm not a fan of the roll out and cut out kind of cookies.3. Tinsel or beaded strands? No tinsel! As part of our marriage vows ;o) we have neither tinsel (I don't like it) nor blinking lights (S doesn't like

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As, I mentioned previously, my husband's "uncle" Ed passed away. He was actually my father-in-law's cousin, but my husband regarded him as more of an uncle figure. We went to the funeral on Friday. It was held at the country club in a nearby town. Odd, but fitting venue.I must say that for a funeral not of my faith (because my church has the best funerals,) it was the best funeral I have ever

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These are six things I am not doing for Christmas this year:1. Putting lights in my window--The tree will be lit and in the window, but there will be no lights put up in the window. It's a tribute. Don't ask.2. Drinking eggnog--But then, I never do. (Blech)3. Over-spending--It's a new concept. It's called the Christmas Budget. It is an acknowledgement that we buy a $500.00 plane ticket so K

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The past three days I have talked to a life-long (that's better than saying old, isn't it?) friend and the two siblings I communicate with the least. That's the upside.I am feeling fairly relaxed about Christmas, at this point. I recently read last year's Christmas post and I think I have a better grip on things this year. It could be the lack of snow (so far) or the lack of the (happy) stress of

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