By the way, how many frogs did you have to kiss to find Prince Charming?
I like all the different sentiments that go with all the seasons and the fact that they rotate through to keep things interesting. But, honestly, can we be kind and thoughtful all year long? That should belong to every season.
It's always good for us to pause
And think awhile of Santa Claus--
That jolly symbol we revere
When we approach the changing year.
Behind his beard so long and white,
In which our children take delight,
There beats a heart from color free
Which bids all children "come to me."
-The Spirit of Santa Claus
I look forward to my tree and each and every ornament placed as it reminds me of a time in my life or the person that gave it to me. What a great way to go back in time year after year. Below is an ornament I bought in Lublin, Poland, located right by the eastern borders of Ukraine and Belarus, It was close to 25 years ago and my first time visiting that part of Poland. The had phone books at the time, located at Poczta Polska (Post Office)Their monopolizing Ma Bell was called Telekomunikacja Polska and to this day owns most of the still available phone booths. Long story, short, we went there on a geneology hunt and found- you guessed it!- Relatives! We still see and write to each other and it was quite and exciting find. So, every time I look at this ornament, I think of them. It even has a flower on it. #alwaysaflower
It’s just not Christmastime without the glitter. Once you release the urge to use sparkle, it has permission to follow you far and wide. I am living in the midst of a celebration, glittery charm included. For many tomorrows, I am aware that today of all days, there is glitter in my hair. It matters not, I say to the sparkle! Glitter me Christmas all the way!
All I have are my words, armed in my mind, written in pen, stand by stand. Oh, yes. Still by hand. It has a different feel. Altered not by keys, backspace, and delete, I write, erase, tear it to pieces and start all over again. And again.
It’s my way. I walk out to the deep end of the page and dive right in.
Days are crossed off the calendar, and the Christmas countdown is making good time. Officially, there are 4 days, 23 hours, 48 minutes and 03 seconds. I give you the Christmas countdown and one Christmas photo.
How Do I Love Thee?
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight
For the ends of being and ideal grace.
I love thee to the level of every day’s
Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light.
I love thee freely, as men strive for right.
I love thee purely, as they turn from praise.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, and with my childhood’s faith.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
With my lost saints. I love thee with the breath,
Smiles, tears, of all my life; and, if God choose,
I shall but love thee better after death.
Elizabeth Barret Browning
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How are you doing dear friend @dswigle
Fine! It's 4 days before Christmas, but you already know that!
Have a great week ahead!
Smile 😊 enjoy your day @dswigle
Lovely Christmas pictures @dswigle
Thank you very much! I appreciate your words.
You are welcome @dswigle
We definitely should treat each other well and be kind and thoughtful every day and every season. But sometimes we do need reminders of that. It's easy to fall back into old and/or bad habits or get caught up in the stress and hustle and bustle of work and everyday life. Maybe we need bi-weekly reminder holidays, that would be nice 😆
Kind and thoughtful! Yes! It takes less effort to be kind, so I don't understand the problem. It's a no brainer isn't it?
I guess we do need reminders, but my grandmother lives in my head, keeping me honest! Lol
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Good relationship brings good memories. I lived with my uncle's family some time back and now that I left for my own family, I know how much I miss them daily and how the good memories keep flashing in my brain. I do feel like visiting them most times especially in a festive season but the distance and my education wouldn't allow me, the university hardly gives an holiday break. All I do is calling them on the phone and chatting with my cousins on social media.
Those are lovely Christmas picture you have there. Have a splendid day
That is such a touching memory. You were so lucky to have a caring uncle and it sounds like you are doing well in life.
I love to hear stories like these. Calling/chatting is good, it is keeping in touch and that means you appreciate and care for them. You are blessed richly with a wonderful family.
Thank you for the words.
This is a period of care and love and so we should all teeat each other with care and love
Absolutely.
I would rather look for the queen, but I do not know whether frogs are working in her case or not.
Hahaha. 😂
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Merry Christmas.
Have a nice day. All the best.
Greetings and much love from Hungary.
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Haha! Did you find the queen? :) Oh, do you remember the storybook about kissing the frog and having them turn into a prince?
Thank you for the pizza and luv!
Merry Christmas almost!
Greetings from Washington, DC!
Yes. My queen. 😂
But really. You are like the queen of Hive.
Yes. Probably everyone remember that. That is an unforgettable classic childhood tale, even in my country (in Hungary).
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@xplosive(1/4) gave you
Bringing the cheer of Christmas into the lives of many, how delightful the pictures to remind us we can find this every month of the year, if we look closely.
Kissing frogs large or small, tales of fairies and glitter it's a time to gather around and share the cheer with friends and foe, have a wonderful count-down to the day Denise.
!LUV
@joanstewart(1/5) gave you
The more we live, the more memories we have. I am in my late 20's but when I look back, I cry and smile.
Memories are made up of small moments strung together. So many of them. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words.
Kissing a dud here and there is part of the single lady's journey hahaha. Oh the memories of long ago that seem so clear and so close to the surface. I always knew they were frogs until I met the special lovely love of my life, my prince. Ooops memories that were so locked away. You have a special magic Denise conjuring up the past of a life time ago. Sending love to add to your Christmas stocking⭐️💗
Hehe. I love that story and my daughters loved that story when they were little. My son, not so much. :)
I forgot to ask what you are doing for Christmas! Thanks for that extra bit of love for my stocking! ❤️ You are such a lovely blessing in my life.
Christmas is a family thing for us as well and for the first time for a lot of years Ben and I are not hosting Christmas at our home, it going to be at my daughter's and her lovely man. So on Christmas Eve we drive a couple of hours down the highway to their place. It will be full of fun. I truly believe that grabbing the moment to establish happy and lasting memories have to be the best legacy we can leave. Much love lovely Denise💚❤️
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With Christmas, around the corner and all that glitter spread everywhere... the joy... the fervour... time to celebrate... time to create new memories & remember the old ones... time to be with the loved ones in your lives...
Time to be kind to others... trying to make their lives special...this Christmas!
Such wonderful pictures... that represent the true essence of Christmas!
@dswigle ... Its been a long time... Sweets!
Have just pressed the restart button... this Christmas! :) :) Lol
Best Regards!
It has been forever @amitsharma!! I hope all is well with you and yours. I was hoping you would get back soon and glad to see you did.
Memories are but moments of our life strung together, and there are so many of them. Thank you for stopping by and I will make sure to stop by and see what you are up to in posting. :)
I bent down and hit your Restart. :) Welcome back!
Just so glad... Sweets! :) @dswigle
Indeed, this Christmas is going to be very special! :) especially... Watching, seeing & experiencing your ❤ Lovely posts with all those wonderful thoughts!
Let's get going!
Warm hugs, this winter! :)
Cheers! :)
Well, always good to see you back!
Four more days, Denise. Four more days.
My theory is that it's not actually Christmas that gets you so excited, but rather the Christmas season leading up to it. You were born to be merry. So, savor every moment of those four days.
Quill
You are 100% correct. I think Christmas is a time of gladness and family, warmth, love, and all of that wrapped up in my heart.
The reality of it is that I enjoy the leading up to the day enormously. The buildup, the decorating, the warmth, the feelings of love and family... The kindness spread for no other reason, other than it is Christmas.
Yes. Guilty. Very guilty. I savor every moment of it. I even drag everyone I know into it. Why not? :)) Who doesn't want to be deliriously happy? Except for Krampus.
Thanks, Quill!
Thank you @wesphilbin Much appreciation!
I think to a large degree scarcity has a way of making things extra special. I learned from Bob Ross that often the light is only accentuated by the darkness.
Oh it is the best time of the year! I think I have bit off more Christmas cheer than I should have. All this month spending like I have lost my mind. Thankfully Christmas does only come once a year. If not, I would surely be a forever prisoner in the poor house more than usual! 🤣
Truth. If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. All true. You are right, of course.
It is the best time of year. As kids, Christmas is so magical, everything is brand new and exciting. We get swept up in the mystery of it all. I agree it would not be so exciting if we had it every weekend.
Plus, Santa would be a wreck.
I think it can be individually if not generally. The world cannot function normally without the spirit of Christmas in some individuals all year round. Just imagine a world without the sun all year round and then you have the picture of a world without the spirit of Christmas all year round at least in some individuals ! The more people imbibe the Christmas spirit all year round, the better the world becomes for us all.
I have to agree with you. There are always good people in the world and if that isn't having the Christmas spirit, I don't know what is!
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words.
We all use the yuletide for a time to reach out.. Its true sometimes it feels inorganic but.. Reaching out is reaching out.