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Restraint isn't my middle name either! But as I said, calories don't count in that magic black hole between American Thanksgiving and New Year's day! (I wish!)
Commented Jan 6, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
Oh, sorry sorry for the stomach ulcer. And what a cruel time to get it, with all the holiday goodies, both savory and sweet.
May the new year bring relief, and all good things. Thanks so much for the best wishes. Much appreciated!
Commented Jan 6, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
An excellent New Year's resolution!
Commented Jan 6, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
Five pints! Oh, yum—definitely a party (I'm coming over!)
What a fun present! Dangerous, but fun.
Happy New Year to you, too!
Commented Jan 5, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
The dead of winter really does call for extra comfort! And yes, there is something cheerful about the decorations and wonderful edible treats that brightens the darkest point of the year.
Ha, ha on Super Bowl Sunday—I fear you're right about the national holiday!
Commented Jan 4, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
I admit, I keep a small stash of really good chocolate for "emergencies."
I actually really love veggies too, so it's not a hardship to eat healthy. I just do like my sweets too, but allow myself to have them every day.
Commented Jan 4, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
You have more willpower than I do, Shannon!
The darkness seems to add an extra incentive to seek out comfort food like sweets. I always do take heart that the days are starting to get longer, even if it's hard to see it quite yet.
Love the time based on sugar!
Commented Jan 4, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
Very enterprising of you, Quantum. (You do know we're now all coming to your house to party!)
I'm not a big believer either, but I agree with you that the creativity of the human spirit, as inspired by faith,is a very beautiful thing, and churches/cathedrals can be very uplifting.
And books, of course. Reading really does always lift the spirits
Commented Jan 4, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
Oh cheesecake cookies? Fluttery sigh. it sound like we have an army trying to soldier through the famine.(There is much to be said for elastic waistbands!)
Commented Jan 4, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
Oh, fie! Now you're making me hungry! Those are wonderful cookies.
I'm careful about baking too, as I know I'll scarf down the goodies faster than I want to.
Commented Jan 4, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
Oh, any homemade sweet is a wonderful gift. And yes, they tend to disappear rather quickly!
The Winter Blues usually hit me around February. Though it's the shortest month, it takes SO long to pass, and it usually brings the harshest weather where I am. March can also be bad, but at least there are usually glimmers of spring coming. Reading is always a good cure, though! (As are cookies!)
Commented Jan 4, 2019 on The Party's Over! at Word Wenches
The Party's Over!
The party is over. The glittering lights of the Decembers holidays have gone out with a bang on New Year's . . .The tree's ornaments have been carefully stowed away for next December, the confetti has been swept up, the empty champagne bottles have been carted to the recycling bin . . . Andrea...
The Party's Over!
Posted Jan 3, 2019 at Word Wenches
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Teresa, I'm so glad you had so many family members with you, especially on the first Christmas without your Mother. That first one is really hard. So it's wonderful that you were surrounded by love and good cheer. Your Mother was there in spirit.
Commented Dec 28, 2018 on Family Ties at Word Wenches
Family Ties
Andrea here, continuing our daily celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmastide with short posts on the spirit of the season. The holidays have been a bit quiet for me as this year, instead of our usual Christmas Day gathering, my family has been scattered around the globe. In celebration of...
Beautiful pictures, Susan! Thanks so much for sharing. (LOVE the snowball fight!)
Commented Dec 28, 2018 on A Little Medieval Christmas Spirit at Word Wenches
A Little Medieval Christmas Spirit
Susan here, continuing the Yuletide celebration with a little bit of medieval holiday spirit. Some of the most beautiful, touching, whimsical and enduring holiday images are by medieval artists, and these artworks still convey the brightness, meaning, and grace of the holidays. Here are a few of...
Sounds just wonderful, Maryellen! So glad you were able to jet north. I love how international traditions become part of family celebrations—it's so lovely.
Commented Dec 28, 2018 on Family Ties at Word Wenches
Family Ties
Andrea here, continuing our daily celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmastide with short posts on the spirit of the season. The holidays have been a bit quiet for me as this year, instead of our usual Christmas Day gathering, my family has been scattered around the globe. In celebration of...
Yes, totally agree, Anne. It makes my skin crawl to see a couple in a restaurant looking at their phones rather than talking to each other. But for friend and family far away, technology is lovely for connecting.
Commented Dec 27, 2018 on Family Ties at Word Wenches
Family Ties
Andrea here, continuing our daily celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmastide with short posts on the spirit of the season. The holidays have been a bit quiet for me as this year, instead of our usual Christmas Day gathering, my family has been scattered around the globe. In celebration of...
Sue, how lovely that you had a nice gathering with your children. And greetings through modern technology are really nice too. Much as I love the idea of real letterwriting, it's special to be able to connect with friends and family in real time, and over very long distances.
Commented Dec 27, 2018 on Family Ties at Word Wenches
Family Ties
Andrea here, continuing our daily celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmastide with short posts on the spirit of the season. The holidays have been a bit quiet for me as this year, instead of our usual Christmas Day gathering, my family has been scattered around the globe. In celebration of...
Yes, she's a very lucky girl! My nephew is a sweetheart. Thoughtful, romantic, fun, adventurous, reliable . . . a swoonworthy hero! (But then I'm biased!)
Commented Dec 27, 2018 on Family Ties at Word Wenches
Family Ties
Andrea here, continuing our daily celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmastide with short posts on the spirit of the season. The holidays have been a bit quiet for me as this year, instead of our usual Christmas Day gathering, my family has been scattered around the globe. In celebration of...
So true about baking, Amy! There is something primalabout food and camaraderie. And I love how you point out that we all remember things differently! REALLY true!
Commented Dec 27, 2018 on Family Ties at Word Wenches
Family Ties
Andrea here, continuing our daily celebration of the Twelve Days of Christmastide with short posts on the spirit of the season. The holidays have been a bit quiet for me as this year, instead of our usual Christmas Day gathering, my family has been scattered around the globe. In celebration of...
Family Ties
Posted Dec 26, 2018 at Word Wenches
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A lovely reminder to us all of what is the most important gift of all! Merry, Merry holidays to all!
Commented Dec 24, 2018 on My Gift To You at Word Wenches
My Gift To You
Susanna here, running around as usual trying to get everything finished before Santa comes tonight, and, as usual, failing miserably. I had the best intentions of cleaning my house this year, and instead it looks like something from the TV show Hoarders. I’ve yet to excavate my kitchen table...
Totally agree, Wendy! It must have been wonderful as a librarian seeing kids suddenly discover the magic of reading.
Commented Dec 14, 2018 on The Magic of Harry Potter and History at Word Wenches
The Magic of Harry Potter and History
Andrea here, The holidays are a magical time of year, especially for children. So it seems a perfect time to talk about something truly magical—in every meaning of the word! I just saw the wonderful exhibit at the New York Historical Society entitled Harry Potter: A History of Magic. (It’s the...
Sue, I don't read a lot of fantasy, but Lackey has been mentioned by some of the other Wenches, so I really must give her a try!
Commented Dec 13, 2018 on The Magic of Harry Potter and History at Word Wenches
The Magic of Harry Potter and History
Andrea here, The holidays are a magical time of year, especially for children. So it seems a perfect time to talk about something truly magical—in every meaning of the word! I just saw the wonderful exhibit at the New York Historical Society entitled Harry Potter: A History of Magic. (It’s the...
Wonderful story, Janice! Love your youngest waiting for the Owl! It truly is marvelous storytelling and plotting. Rowling really captures the spirit of what makes books so important to our imagination and sense of wonder.
Commented Dec 13, 2018 on The Magic of Harry Potter and History at Word Wenches
The Magic of Harry Potter and History
Andrea here, The holidays are a magical time of year, especially for children. So it seems a perfect time to talk about something truly magical—in every meaning of the word! I just saw the wonderful exhibit at the New York Historical Society entitled Harry Potter: A History of Magic. (It’s the...
It's a wonderful exhibit! Really well done!
Commented Dec 13, 2018 on The Magic of Harry Potter and History at Word Wenches
The Magic of Harry Potter and History
Andrea here, The holidays are a magical time of year, especially for children. So it seems a perfect time to talk about something truly magical—in every meaning of the word! I just saw the wonderful exhibit at the New York Historical Society entitled Harry Potter: A History of Magic. (It’s the...
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