tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post9029733737549572777..comments2023-10-26T07:14:23.891-04:00Comments on SUNFLOWER DESIGNS: A Gift of WordsSusan Pandorfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13067155501209751519noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-62480192848790350812008-01-02T15:36:00.000-05:002008-01-02T15:36:00.000-05:00A belated merry Christmas and happy New Year to yo...A belated merry Christmas and happy New Year to you, Susan. I took a break from all things bloggy over the holidays, in favor of lots of family time. Our Christmas was quite modest and, from where I sit, anyway, a great success. My first New Year's resolution will be to finish the Christmas knitting.Luciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344151648498823945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-91275735008746132007-12-23T17:49:00.000-05:002007-12-23T17:49:00.000-05:00That's a wonderful tradition - a gift of words. I ...That's a wonderful tradition - a gift of words. I will like to do that with my family. Thanks for all your beautiful writings that I have enjoyed reading during this year. You definitely have the gift of words. Have a Merry Christmas & a wonderful 2008.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08306539972324022543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-40572648878607194552007-12-23T10:28:00.000-05:002007-12-23T10:28:00.000-05:00What a beautiful tradition! In that spirit I woul...What a beautiful tradition! In that spirit I would like to tell you what I most appreciate about you!<BR/><BR/>I am fairly new to your blog but I now visit everyday because when I am finished reading I leave it with such a warm heart and wonderful optimism just from the beauty of your words.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for that gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-24961649374006657042007-12-23T09:04:00.000-05:002007-12-23T09:04:00.000-05:00I think the part about feeling like we have to smo...I think the part about feeling like we have to smoosh a year's worth of goodwill into one month was the part that really struck a chord with me. Part of me certainly enjoys the feeling of "purpose" that comes with the holidays, but it can all be rather overwhelming if I don't keep it in perspective. I like to think that being busy and having deadlines is a nice reminder of my having people in my life for whom I want to make this a special time. Not everyone does, after all.<BR/><BR/>But the best gift I can give them is me with my full faculties and the ability to stay awake during Christmas dinner. A well chosen present is never going to make up for a giver who is less than pleasant from all the stress, right? It's all in the balance...<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful holiday!Sheepish Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564802976550099985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-48175332785527666102007-12-22T22:33:00.000-05:002007-12-22T22:33:00.000-05:00Peace be with you and your family. We choose to t...Peace be with you and your family. We choose to take part in the madness and we can choose to stop and just breathe and listen to the songs in our hearts. If ever there was a time for this, it surely is now. Merry Merry Christmas to you.Donna Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877384848664758611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-65865187123288566192007-12-22T21:25:00.000-05:002007-12-22T21:25:00.000-05:00"...press the pause button on the Christmas machin..."...press the pause button on the Christmas machine..." - Indeed! Before you know it, "Christmas in July" will be a reality as the marketeers improbably stretch the holiday (buying) season.<BR/><BR/>Words: simple, cherish, peace, faith, hope. Merry Christmas to you, my friend.La Cabeza Grandehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316752959658920142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-34550175636708783912007-12-22T19:15:00.000-05:002007-12-22T19:15:00.000-05:00Christmas Peace to you and your family, Susan! I ...Christmas Peace to you and your family, Susan! I count myself blessed to have met you, very blessed indeed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-51362630727791202192007-12-22T18:48:00.000-05:002007-12-22T18:48:00.000-05:00Shalom. I personally don't enjoy the commercial s...Shalom. <BR/><BR/>I personally don't enjoy the commercial season. It has gotten longer and more intense over the years so that it feels very intrusive to me. I enjoy the simple things. There is profound joy to be found in the meaning of the season. Spending time with my loved ones and bringing a little happiness to them is enough. oh, and Christmas cookies. and some chocolate. and a little knitting time while listening to a Christmas program. and a warm fire in the stove ...punkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484602864393297202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-87532418724177999382007-12-22T14:25:00.000-05:002007-12-22T14:25:00.000-05:00What apt thoughts for the weekend before Christmas...What apt thoughts for the weekend before Christmas. I am so glad that I found your blog, and that you commented to me to begin our cyber-friendship. Merry Christmas and many blessings to you and yours.Pat Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437062874438186888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-18149195452961698002007-12-22T14:11:00.000-05:002007-12-22T14:11:00.000-05:00What a wonderful tradition you have. A gift of wor...What a wonderful tradition you have. A gift of words. I hope you have a wondrous Christmas and New Year too.Opalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05721882634044972063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-91659175821333279662007-12-22T13:59:00.000-05:002007-12-22T13:59:00.000-05:00My your Christmas and New Year be full of joyousne...My your Christmas and New Year be full of joyousness and festiveness, too!margenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203284423648703855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6659222299931442866.post-22087914165841974432007-12-22T12:47:00.000-05:002007-12-22T12:47:00.000-05:00Happy Holidays to you & yours. I fervently wish I ...Happy Holidays to you & yours. I fervently wish I didn't have such a long to-do list. I didn't mean to be cooking for 15 people on Monday, especially this year, and I'm still not quite sure how it happened. My jaw is killing me (a sign of stress) and I'm just trying to hold on till Tuesday, when it's just the four of us, a quiet, blissful day--which is all I really want.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02429539000041713324noreply@blogger.com