tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post4784973734759981724..comments2024-03-24T12:29:05.492-07:00Comments on Older but better...?: Taking down Christmas... Rianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-27667129536508423682021-01-18T10:44:44.442-08:002021-01-18T10:44:44.442-08:00I'm glad you keep your tree up. Yes, I think i...I'm glad you keep your tree up. Yes, I think it's comforting to have around as long as possible... especially these days.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-92133546763476713612021-01-18T08:20:00.007-08:002021-01-18T08:20:00.007-08:00Still have our Tree up, but it's a new Fake Tr...Still have our Tree up, but it's a new Fake Tree that looks Real that we bought this Christmas and it cheers me to have it up twinkling, so... mebbe February? *LOL* Glad to hear those with COVID are recovering and some escaped infection. We have a Granddaughter whose a Nurse in Pittsburgh and I worry about her safety on the front lines of this Pandemic.Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-79557239163734082842021-01-08T10:31:45.267-08:002021-01-08T10:31:45.267-08:00Dear Rian, thank you. I've written a little ev...Dear Rian, thank you. I've written a little every day this week except for Thursday, which was a Meniere's Day, so I'm feeling good about that. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-64998918134478094602021-01-08T00:55:41.900-08:002021-01-08T00:55:41.900-08:00Hi Dee! If you notice, I'm writing this at 2:4...Hi Dee! If you notice, I'm writing this at 2:45 am. Woke up and had too many thoughts running through my head to go back to sleep. Guess all the craziness that went on yesterday is still with me. Sorry to hear that you have been experiencing writer's block, but I do understand. Between your health concerns, the pandemic, and the political atmosphere, it's hard to focus. But hopefully things are going to be better in 2021... I choose to believe this. Wishing you a Happy New Year, Dee. Stay safe!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-26788419458944538802021-01-07T10:43:16.378-08:002021-01-07T10:43:16.378-08:00Dear Rian, I am just so happy to learn that you...Dear Rian, I am just so happy to learn that you've kept writing and have a sequel nearly ready for us to read. I so enjoyed your first book and I'm eager for the second. Oh, this is great news. For myself, I sort of lost 2021--not to the Pandemic but to Meniere's and vision concerns and I suppose what some would call "writer's block." I simply think of it as not having the energy to craft a good sentence! But this year I'm going to try to write a memoir about my childhood. We'll see if I can pull it off. You've inspired me today. Thank you. Peace. Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-13506164390760694122021-01-06T09:07:11.518-08:002021-01-06T09:07:11.518-08:00Anything to make January a little brighter sounds ...Anything to make January a little brighter sounds good, Tom.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-10454796323613337202021-01-06T09:06:08.554-08:002021-01-06T09:06:08.554-08:00I do understand about the sunshine, Henny. Hope yo...I do understand about the sunshine, Henny. Hope you get some soon! Thanks about the book... it would be something to read on these dreary sunless days. I spend most of the time reading, writing, or watching streaming these days (probably when I should be sorting and de-cluttering - but hey, there's always tomorrow - at least I hope there is).Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-55070782046409893982021-01-06T07:31:14.570-08:002021-01-06T07:31:14.570-08:00We didn't have a Christmas tree this year, so ...We didn't have a Christmas tree this year, so no sad-looking fir on the curb. We did have lights, but they are still up and will be for another month. Our neighborhood does that. Makes January a little brighter. Hope your DIL is doing better.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-75224923616699648742021-01-05T16:45:25.844-08:002021-01-05T16:45:25.844-08:00I think leaving one little ornament for the tree t...I think leaving one little ornament for the tree to keep is the sweetest thing I've heard in a long time. Funny how we can feel an attachment to things. Congratulations on your book. Guess I'm lagging behind. I plan to order it. We've put our Christmas decorations away too. Honestly, if we don't soon get a few days of sunshine...They may have to put me away. :)Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-7673276777021386462021-01-05T13:39:56.191-08:002021-01-05T13:39:56.191-08:00We probably didn't put out as much this year.....We probably didn't put out as much this year... not even all the ornaments on the tree. But it still looks bare when gone. Hopefully next Christmas we can all go all out...?Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-87711770452096558102021-01-05T12:55:55.188-08:002021-01-05T12:55:55.188-08:00I did very little decorating this year so it was a...I did very little decorating this year so it was a snap to take down and put away but I did miss seeing all the Christmas things and associated memories.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-27636789159632555642021-01-05T09:07:34.076-08:002021-01-05T09:07:34.076-08:00The tree wants to keep all the ornaments... feels ...The tree wants to keep all the ornaments... feels naked without them... so we relent and let it keep one each year to take with it when it goes (silly, I know... but still).<br />We usually get a new wall calendar each year too... cats or Ireland for the most part. This year I picked up "horses". January is our Anniversary - 53rd this year!... (Yes, Jan. 20th - also big this year for 'other reasons') so it's the first thing to go on our calendar for the New Year.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-48412917888653108282021-01-05T08:59:46.785-08:002021-01-05T08:59:46.785-08:00Oh I agree, Mae... the den looks empty without our...Oh I agree, Mae... the den looks empty without our tree. Christmas decorations always make the house feel cozy and warm. We put things up the day after Thanksgiving and take them down the week after New Year's.... trying to get the most out of the season.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-25677887747067402882021-01-05T08:55:05.060-08:002021-01-05T08:55:05.060-08:00You are right, Patti... if they don't want to ...You are right, Patti... if they don't want to wear masks, they may not want the vaccine... whatever. Thanks about the book, Patti. They are fun to write... not world's greatest novels, just hopefully an enjoyable read.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-84298911190308410712021-01-05T08:45:57.991-08:002021-01-05T08:45:57.991-08:00oh the one ornament left on the tree!!!!!!! i have...oh the one ornament left on the tree!!!!!!! i have never heard of that and it is such a cute tradition!!<br /><br />i always get my calendar at longwood gardens. but since we have not gone, i ordered it on amazon. it has not come yet. i don't really care, i have nothing to write on it!!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-47603197158143238882021-01-05T07:44:52.941-08:002021-01-05T07:44:52.941-08:00I always find the house looks empty without the Ch...I always find the house looks empty without the Christmas decorations (maybe I go a little overboard?). This year I left any snowmen out...it will be winter here for a few more months so they won't look that odd. I like your tradition of leaving a small ornament on the tree. Mine's artificial and maybe someday I'll do like my mom and dad and move it to the basement fully decorated and cover it up with a bag so I don't have redecorate the next year. :p<br /><br />Glad your DIL is feeling some better and thankful that your son and granddaughter were not affected. <br /><br />Take care and stay well!<br /><br />Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-31545682956459895112021-01-05T07:12:17.410-08:002021-01-05T07:12:17.410-08:00Hi Kim! Hope you and Derry are doing well. Since D...Hi Kim! Hope you and Derry are doing well. Since DH and I are both 75 and have had some 'issues', we will fall next in line for the vaccine. I'm in no hurry to take it as long as we're able to 'shelter at home, etc."... but know we will - eventually - as the risk not to do so is too great for our age and conditions. The stories we hear each day from our DIL's are so heartbreaking. Yesterday one of them had to return after a 12 hour shift because there wasn't enough staff or ICU beds to accommodate all the ones that needed it. So take care and don't let your guard down. I think we all still have a long way to go... vaccine or no vaccine.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-38951603786582620082021-01-05T06:53:42.218-08:002021-01-05T06:53:42.218-08:00Lucky you with a fireplace. That can always make a...Lucky you with a fireplace. That can always make a room and an attitude cheary. So glad your family is recovering. My niece did also and so far the rest are well. Hopefully the vaccines will put a stop to all this if we can just get people to take them. But then we couldn't get them all in masks so I guess it is wait and see.<br />Looking forward to your new book. So enjoyed the first one. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-81575742184822664142021-01-05T06:46:54.933-08:002021-01-05T06:46:54.933-08:00There's probably an easy way to do it... just ...There's probably an easy way to do it... just wasn't sure if it had to go through you tube if that made it 'public'... didn't necessarily want that. I will watch Togo on Disney+ and my son recommended we watch "Up". Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-52333475435695417492021-01-05T06:42:39.141-08:002021-01-05T06:42:39.141-08:00Thanks, Selina. I appreciate your comments. I unde...Thanks, Selina. I appreciate your comments. I understand your hesitancy about the new vaccines. We have some too. But when it comes down to it, we will get it... because as my daughter-in-laws explain from what they see in the ICU'S every day - the side effects can't be worse than what these people with Covid are going through. But if you are able to stay home, mask, and keep away from gatherings - that is the next best thing. Stay safe!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-72481970026955462232021-01-05T06:33:04.755-08:002021-01-05T06:33:04.755-08:00Oh, I hope we are right, Joanne... and that common...Oh, I hope we are right, Joanne... and that common sense will prevail. I know things are not perfect, but I want/need to believe that people will do what's right.Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-89240067753145432412021-01-05T06:31:15.373-08:002021-01-05T06:31:15.373-08:00DJan, I love seeing your name pop up on my iPhone ...DJan, I love seeing your name pop up on my iPhone telling me I have a comment! Soul was not what I expected, but I enjoyed it. Not sure kids would get all the underlying meanings... Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-3085184740190368772021-01-05T06:00:25.097-08:002021-01-05T06:00:25.097-08:00It's always a bit sad to take down the holiday...It's always a bit sad to take down the holiday decorations. I don't put much up, and I have only a small tabletop tree, but if I had a beautiful live one I'd be sorry to see it go too. I like your tradition of giving it an ornament as a thank you. :-)<br /><br />I'm glad your d-i-l is feeling better, and the others are negative. Fingers crossed that remains the case!<br /><br />Vaccination roll-out is slow here in Ontario, but I'm not in the top 2 or 3 tiers anyway, so I expect it will take the better part of 2021 before I get the shot. Still, there's some hope for a better year, and certainly a much better 2022.<br /><br />Take care; stay well, and happy new year! (It's still the first week, I can write that. LOL.)Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-59899309361138285672021-01-04T19:28:18.894-08:002021-01-04T19:28:18.894-08:00I tried loading a video of mine and had no luck ei...I tried loading a video of mine and had no luck either. I also did not want to go the You Tube route as that may add another headache in my life. It is probably easy but I don’t want to go thru the exercise to find out it isn’t.<br /><br />Lots of rainy days here also plus an hour of beautiful snow. <br /><br />I recently watched Togo on Disney+ and that was good and exciting. I will take your recommendation and watch Soul and Ralph Breaks the Internet. <br /><br />Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076673433792968099.post-50486910293383167122021-01-04T18:53:43.458-08:002021-01-04T18:53:43.458-08:00sorry to hear that some of yours are down with the...sorry to hear that some of yours are down with the CoViD, we are good here, though am not sure the vaccine they for it is any good, it's way too early to know for sure, something i won't touch as i think it's too soon & the virus has mutated in some countries with a new strain, so it sort of makes the vaccine a tad useless; that's just my opinion.<br />am aware that some are doing it way tougher than we are here in Australia<br />none of us should relax around it no matter how many 'no new cases' there are;<br />hope your new year was okay & your family is well<br />i do hope that your neighbours problem doesn't become too big & is easily fixed<br />thanx for sharingselinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10173172460099566314noreply@blogger.com