Conversation – 22

December 29th brings National Pepper Pot Day!

Tick Tock Day reminds us the new year is right around the corner!

No Interruptions Day uses the last working day of the year to clean up your work space and prepare for the new year!

darn right.

Good Morning Peeps welcome to the last Friday of the year.

Wishing all in our community a very Happy New Year.

Funny.

@loaf,

@xango,

@sheba2011

Hello Sheba, I hope this finds you well.
I am sorry for the loss of your cousin, I am glad the service was beautiful.
This year, and month so many have gone from this World. We had our friends parents, (two different families) parents who attended our wedding many years ago pass this month too. I am hoping the new year brings us all a better year.

Brazil is in Summer now, and it’s very hot and lots of thunder storms where my family is. The South region this year has been hit with lots of rain and continues to rain alot.

Here’s wishing us all a better 2024.
Take care Sheba .

@xango

I am dressed in layers. Sweatshirt and jacket are on hubby’s wheelchair. Temps will be in the mid 50s when I leave.

I was at the opening. The market is huge. So much to look at. I think you may like this market. As you know it is owned by an Amish family. They do carry the milk you asked for. There food and soups are all homemade. No preservatives. However, our van was hit by someone while I shopped. Found out when my neighbor noticed the front fender was coming off on the passenger side. I took out what I could before Triple arrived. They towed it to a dealership close by. Car insurance should cover.

Sorry about your loss. Seems the holidays are the most trying times.

I know how you felt about the mattress with out the box spring. I felt the same way. However I needed to go lower for hubby. I purchased a new one with box spring and my back thanks me every morning. Well back to Trivia I will be heading home soon.

@oodiebom,

Good day in Florida I know you are busy drive safe.

@sheba2011

So sorry about tonight. I thought I would be home to either join you in Trivia or to say goodnight. But there were other forces playing. Thursday, when I visited hubby, I noticed his Sherpa blanket was not on the bed. I asked him if he knew where it was. He had no idea. His roommate said ditto.

The head nurse had left early, so decided to wait until today. Thankfully he was in and he had no idea where it could be. Unfortunately, I had not used a name tag thinking I would wash it at home. Also the Id things are in the van and as you know that vehicle is in a dealership and I do not have access to anything and that also includes water. As I was about to go out the door to the car, the head nurse took me aside and we went looking together. He brought me to the laundry room and we poured over some items and then on the bottom shelf, it was there, neatly folded. I forgot to mention that hubby is in love with this blanket and he asked for it. Now, there is one more thing missing. Saturday night I fell asleep in the chair and a nurse really had to work hard to awaken me. The time was 11 pm. I had the Kindle Paperwhite with me and was in a deep fog when awakened. I had looked at the wheelchair and thought it was odd that there was one that looked exactly like mine. I thought it belonged to one of the nurses, so I left it in the wheelchair. Anyway, it’s gone. There is a possibility that it could be somewhere near the front door. Though I have looked in that area, it could be under something. Lastly, on the way home there were police cars all over an area so I had to find an alternative route. So far I have no idea if there was an accident or something else occurred. Maybe it was just as well that I left the rehab later. That’s it for now. I’m going to bed.

@oodiebom

Hi, Hopefully you were able to get some real good sleep and rest.
After my fall, I had to sleep on the sofa because the bed was to high to climb. After about a month, hubby took out the box spring out so it became lower. Leaving only the mattress, and it made my lower back hurt as well. Now that I am better the box spring is back.

I wanted to go down to that farmer’s market during the grand opening. It’s about two hours or so from here. But I am not quite up to par yet.

Hope your hubby enjoyed the Chilli. We too will be getting some cold days.

Take care Oodie

@taci,

Good morning in S. California.

Happy Trails To You.

Sheba, Hello and hope you have a great weekend! Not much going on here. The Car Show was good but many cars makers were missing this year. That’s ok we still enjoyed the smaller version, as it’s not overwhelming. My Son says the black out curtains work almost too well. haha, now it’s very dark. I offered to take one off or all of them but he said not to at this time. Kids….
Happy New Year!
2024 May it be wonderful for all!

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh kick back and have a wonderful Friday.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas.

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten wishing you and yours a very nice New Year.

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening and stay nice and warm.

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CANDY DAY

National Chocolate Candy Day offers an opportunity for us to polish off the last of the specialty candies we received as gifts. Celebrated on December 28th, the day points us to the truffles and chocolate oranges tucked into stockings. Check those boxes of candy that may or may not have guides to help us choose cream-filled or ganache.

#ChocolateCandyDay
The word “chocolate” comes from the word “xocoatl” or “chocolatl.” Mayan “school” means hot or bitter, and the Aztec “atl” means water. Chocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao has been cultivated for at least three millennia and grows in Mexico, Central America, and Northern South America. The earliest known documentation of using cacao seeds is from around 1100 BC.

When isNational Chocolate Day?

But before it was ever made into a sweet candy, it was ground into a beverage. In the ruling class society, the beverage was used for medical purposes.

In 1828, Dutch inventor and chemist, Coenraad Van Houten, developed a way to produce chocolate in solid form. His hydraulic press made it possible to remove the cocoa butter from the cacao. His invention leads to producing a powder opening the way for the first chocolate confections. It’s thanks to Van Houten we can enjoy the variety of chocolates we do today.

Chocolate Facts

Whitman’s produced their first box of chocolate in 1842.
In 1847, British chocolate company J.S. Fry & Sons combined cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and sugar-producing the first edible chocolate bar.
The invention of the conching machine by Rodolphe Lindt in 1879 ushered in the mass production of the creamy treat.
The first chocolate Easter egg was made sometime in the early 19th century. In 1875 John Cadbury introduced his first chocolate egg.

When Allied troops stormed the beach of Normandy on D-Day, part of emergency rations and in soldiers’ packs included the D ration bar designed by Hershey Chocolate company for the U.S. Army.

Americans consume 12 pounds of chocolate each year.

HOW TO OBSERVE CHOCOLATE CANDY DAY
There are so many different kinds of chocolate candy. What’s your favorite? Enjoy a piece or two. Do you have leftovers? Host a chocolate candy party. Taste and sample all the varieties. Discover new favorites. Trade out the ones you don’t like. Bring some to work to share. How will you celebrate? Let us know by using #ChocolateCandyDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CANDY DAY HISTORY
While we finish our bonbons and chocolate-covered cherries, National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this chocolate holiday.

This is for all the girls on this thread thank you.

At this time of year, I like to reflect on all the wonderful, supportive people that I have in my life, and if you’re one of them, thank you.

In Memory of George Michael.
25 June 1963 – 25 December 2016

To All In The HSN Community.

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@loaf,

Good morning in Ohio wishing you and the family a lovely Thursday. Drop in
when you can.

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. I do hope you are enjoying your coffee and fresh bread.
I also hope you are healing from your fall.

How is your family in Brazil doing. I wonder what their weather is like this time of year.
Hey take care and heal so you can get back out there in life.

Wishing you and hubby a very Happy New Year.

Xango my cousin had a beautiful Catholic Service my family is at peace.
I will miss her dearly and always.

@xango

Hi. Hoping you are feeling better. The Farmer’s Market does have delivery and as I type they are looking for another spot. Northport comes to mind or somewhere in between.

Tomorrow is Trivia. Just in time to the New Year. If you feel up to it, please join us even if it’s just to say hello. Miss ya..

This is a short note. On my way to get gas and to stop at Culvers. Hubby asked for their Chili. I am catching up on much needed sleep. New mattress and box spring that I absolutely love. Great for my lower back. Stay well. Stay warm. Cold temps the next few days.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie I love your Necklace so beautiful.
Oodie you have great taste I bet we have a lot of Heidi Daus Pieces as we have similar taste.

I hope you don’t work too hard like I did yesterday. I have some sniffles from working outside
in the cold I did manage to get a shed for the outdoor cats to seek shelter. We are in the low
30’s today and for the rest of the week. I am fine with that as long as I can protect the critters.

Well done Oodie.

Enjoy the visit with your husband I am wishing him well on his next medical visit.
I hope after that he is homeward bound.

@sheba2011

That necklace is a statement piece for sure. Funny, I saw the head nurse last night and he heard about that necklace. Hmm…..maybe I’ll wear it again for the New Year, though, I am debating about driving to the Rehab on Sunday due to those who drink and drive.

Hubby was his sweet, wonderful self last night. I almost forgot what the ole hubby was like. First time in a long time that he was able to ascertain some of our mail. First time he acknowledged that he really needs new glasses. He did have an eye exam at the Rehab last month. Unfortunately, the ophthalmologist did not give the papers to the head nurse/unit mgr. I will now have to run down to her office to get a copy. From what I was told it went directly to MV.. Hmm……I found the original MV papers in hubby’s side table. That form I had given to the Head Nurse and said that we would need this paper for MV and an ID card. I forgot to mention this last night. I will have to wait until tomorrow because he is only at the Rehab for the morning today. It’s surprising that he doesn’t keep track of things the way they should be. I pray and hope he stays this way. Yes, I want him home where he can continue to grow his mind. The doctor’s visit next week is to ascertain if he can have a complete knee restoration. Unfortunately, it may be a two month wait. Meanwhile, I will ask about Physical Therapy and the use of muscle relaxants to help him use his legs more.

Yesterday was paperwork and today it is clearing the front door area. Seems everything gets dumped there and I can only blame myself. Or, maybe there is a gremlin nearby(LOL).

Today will be a rainy one. Cooler temps through the weekend that will probably head North. From what I was told, temps may not get out of the 50s and could go near freezing at night. Welcome to New England. OOPs……..Not to worry. Have clothes for layering and winter jackets. I am prepared…….

@oodiebom,

I hope and pray your husband is home in time for your BD. What a great day that will be.
I love the necklace and I am so glad you treated yourself I was a bad girl on the HD Site.

Oodiebom I really hope Trivia takes off and back to it’s normal crowd the people who played
every single week. I hardly ever missed a week and I have played when Taci started the thread.
The Holidays are almost over and ole man winter is here so maybe things will pick up.

Wishing you a good night OZ is frozen tonight I hope the cats are safe and warm I sure did
feed them good.

I am missing my family member tonight.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci your hikes sound like fun.
Glad you have more traffic that way you don’t have to worry about the critters.

Taci you did ask the other day about my New Year’s Eve plans. Hubby and I are walking
two doors down to our neighbors who always throw a great New Year’s Eve Party.
I will have a mask on and say hello and goodbye. Taci lol I will make a grand appearance
like I always do dressed to the nines. I will linger a bit and then I am out. We have guns going
off in these parts and the animals will be very upset. Poppy does not get upset but I am
worried about the critters.

I hope you enjoy your evening even if you are reading a good book.

Happy Trails To You.

Sheba, hello, yah, lots more people, it will work for now. Yay, no falling today.

Have fun at the party and getting dressed-up for it. Hope any new Heidi Daus items purchased have arrived in time.I wish people here had parties but they don’t My neighborhood is very quiet. I know someone who moved in and then out because it was so quiet. I would have to drive to a hotel or even Las Vegas for fun. We will go to the Car Show and get back early to avoid the crowds. SMH about the new laws enacted in CA without voters in commifornia.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. Lady congrats on a very big win from your Hockey Team.
OMG! Well played.

This is how you end the year and this month went by really fast. My cousin service went
well and I am dealing with that tis the reason I am on the downlow. Lady it does hurt
but you rise above it and I thank god she lived a grand life and it was well lived.

December is always a bittersweet month but still I rise.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas.

I mean every word.

@sheba2011

Good Thursday afternoon to you. With my husband coming home on a Monday, Christmas on a Monday and football on Christmas, those days turned into Sundays and I have been one day behind these last two weeks. I need a brain rewind.

That game last night – I don’t know if we were that good or they were that bad. It was a football score. They have three games in four days coming up, wish they would have saved a couple goals for those. Not complaining since they haven’t done that well this year.

Love what you are doing for the kitties and critters. When I was at the shelter, so many times I almost cried when I would leave. If you save just one it is worth it.

I wish the same to you. I’m so thankful for your friendship today and every day. Hugs and love.

@shoelady60,

Good evening make it a great one I am cold so I am getting ready to get warm.

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten thinking of you today. Kitten wishing you and your family
a very happy New Year.

Evolution of the Soul

Often we reincarnate on earth with our soul family, and often our most intense relationships are with our soul family.

You meet someone for the first time and feel as if you know them already. You’re in a town you’ve never been to before, yet you recognize streets and buildings. You start playing a new sport and amaze everyone, including yourself, at your natural abilities and intuitive knowing of the rules. We often describe such experiences as déjà vu: the experience or feeling that a new situation has happened to us before. Then again, the possibility does exist that we have actually lived these experiences in the past or, rather, in another lifetime.

Many spiritual practices believe that reincarnation is real, that our souls return to this earth over a series of lifetimes to evolve, learn, grow, transform, and become more spiritually attuned through the course of each life. When we reincarnate, it is believed that we tend to cycle through our different lives with many of the same people. Often these “soul companions” are the ones we enter into relationships with; we work through our unresolved issues together so that we may heal. When we struggle or keep encountering blocks that keep us from reaching our goals, there may be a specific lesson that we are supposed to learn in this lifetime. Being naturally blessed with a musical talent or another gift can be a special ability that you worked hard to develop in a past life. You live as other genders, races, and as part of different social or economic classes to experience different aspects of life. Each lifetime brings with it specific lessons that are necessary for our spiritual evolution.

Past life recall can give us valuable insights into our past, present, and future lives. The knowledge of how we lived before can help us overcome present obstacles, understand phobias, and resolve relationship issues. There are workshops you can take to learn about past lives, and past life regression therapists can guide you on your journey backward in time. You can learn to visit your past lives through your dreams, meditation, and trance work. It is even possible to see full scenes of a former lifetime flash before you in your mind’s eye as if you were watching a movie. While looking back at your past lives can be exciting and enlightening, it is important to remember that the answers you are seeking to this life can only truly be found by living this one. Look to your past to see where you’ve been, but remember that the life that matters most is the one that you are living now.

Tis The Season.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to our wonderful community.
Wishing all a very Happy New Year.

T&T in OZ.

For George Michael fans these two days are very special and have a bittersweet taste… on the one hand we spend with our happy families and toast to Peace and love… on the other hand we miss and commemorate a new anniversary of the death of our idol. I LOVE YOU BEYOND THE YEARS THAT PASS AND WILL PASS, GIORGIOS KIRIACOS PANAYIOTOU, and your whole being will always be in me through your music.

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Take time today and enjoy a little tea.

@loaf,

Good Morning enjoy this holiday season.

@xango,

Good morning in Florida. Xango here is to much better days. Wishing you and hubby
a nice day enjoy what you do. Get well soon sending healing vibes.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oz is frozen today.

Oodie I am so sorry the Holiday event was not up to par. I would have made it a day
to remember. Oodie I don’t think they put any love in it. The food was insane.

So glad you went out and got your dinner. I can’t wait for your husband to come home.

I would sleep in today seems like everyone is on Holiday.

Oodie let me know how things go today wishing you the best.

@sheba2011

Hi and good afternoon. Doing some mail upkeep and paying bills. Tomorrow more of the house work which seems never ending and daunting. By the way, not sure if I mentioned, but the necklace I wore on Christmas Day was the Dazzling Duchess which I purchased on HSN. The color on the website shows a light pink color when in reality it is a deep raspberry. I have my eye on the green one as well. I am over the moon with this purchase. I was amazed on the oohs and ahs and people stopped me yesterday to ask where I purchased it. Like you, I wait for a sale. Heidi is one of a kind. Looking forward to her next visit which I surmise is next week if all is well.

Our appointment with the orthopedist is a week from Friday. If surgery is not in the cards I hope and pray that he has an idea or two or more that will get hubby up and walking either with or without a walker. I also need to bring him to MV to update his Driver’s License. In his case it will be an ID card until he is given permission to be behind the wheel.

Today is very cloudy with showers. Tomorrow rain. I just hope it reduces the drought situation. Tomorrow I will be dropping off something for our physicians. I am also hoping that I convince them that I need a letter recommending a service dog. The neighbor across from us had Eustachian tube surgery last year. She needs to do it again and is reluctant. Her hearing aids are not that helpful. This is why I will try Amazon first and if they work, will update at Costco I found a few and will discuss them with hubby. I am trying to keep his mind working. Oh my, the su n just came out. Have a great day. Enjoy the moments wherever you are and whatever you are doing.

@oodiebom,

Oh my! This is gorgeous! I think this is the color way you are talking about.
Oodie yesterday was cold and wet my son and I were in and out yesterday making
shelter for the cats.

I took something for a headache and fell asleep very rare for me. I do feel better.

I think I needed the rest. I will write more at the top.

Stunning!

Oodie, your new necklace sounds like a big hit. It’s a beauty! I’m sure you looked fab!

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. So glad you are back on the trails.

I love walking you meet so many interesting people along the way. I get what you
mean by what you attract I am that way too.

It’s all good and fun I keep it nice and sweet and perhaps I learn a thing or two.

Oz is very cold today and we are working on building shelters for the cats. So good
to have our son home to help.

Happy Trails To You.

Sheba, glad the cats will get a new shelter. It is very kind-heated and generous.
The new trails have a lot more activity and the people are very nice. My old route had very few people so it was easy to unwind. It’s fun to meet new people. Today I fell (how embarrassing) on a mini rock scramble. No injuries and it was fun and I guess a challenge to try the new trail. I’ll do it again tomorrow. Oh my, I wore my jacket today. And it is an HSN purchase from 2 years ago. It’s warm and lightweight.
NYE is approaching soon. Are you and hubs going out? Not sure if I will yet.
Have a great evening.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon Lady in the ‘burgh. I meant to address something yesterday.
My brother who loves the Raiders had a great Christmas. Brother’s Team won and it
was his wife my SIL Birthday. We talked and he could contain himself. This brother will
fly wife and all to Vegas for any Raiders Game they will stay a couple days then back to
Colorado. I am so glad he is happy.

How are things going for you? I know we all need a little time to ourselves.
Hey Covid is back not like it really left but there is a lot of cases going around.
Of course I mask up where ever I go.

Hey sending warm vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas.

@sheba2011

Hey there, hope you didn’t get the blizzard swirling around the middle of the country. Stay safe and warm.

I remembered your brother being a Raiders fan, that’s why I asked if he called. A little rivalry amongst the family on Christmas. I think KC got them last year.

Did a few errands this morning, making ham and eggs for dinner. Will attempt to watch the game tonight. You know my patience. Sending hugs to Oz.

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten thinking of you and your family.

Club Sheba Holiday Edition.

Well almost.

Almost Happy New Year to all in the HSN Family.

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve
Song by Ella Fitzgerald

When the bells all ring and the horns all blow
And the couples we know are fondly kissing
Will I be with you or will I be among the missing?
Maybe it’s much too early in the game
Ah, but I thought I’d ask you just the same
What are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s eve?
Wonder whose arms will hold you good and tight
When it’s exactly twelve o’clock that night
Welcoming in the New Year, New Year’s Eve?
Maybe I’m crazy to suppose
I’d ever be the one you chose
Out of the thousand invitations you received
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?
Ah, but in case I stand one little chance
Here comes the jackpot question in advance
What are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?
Oh, what are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?

Auld Lang Syne (The New Year’s Anthem)
Song by Mariah Carey

Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet
For auld lang syne
For auld lang syne
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And auld lang syne
Auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet
For auld lang syne
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We’ll tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet
For auld lang syne
Ey, oh yeah, ey, ey, eh
Happy New Year baby, eh, oh
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And auld lang syne
Does anybody really know the words
Might as well sing along
Happy New Year baby
Happy New Year baby
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And auld lang syne
Happy New Year
To you and your friends
And have a drink on me
Happy New Year
To you
And have a drink on me
Ten, night, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one
Happy new year

Mr. Brightside
Song by The Killers

Coming out of my cage
And I’ve been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss
Now I’m falling asleep
And she’s calling a cab
While he’s having a smoke
And she’s taking a drag
Now they’re going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it’s all in my head
But she’s touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
And I just can’t look, it’s killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it’s just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I’m Mr. Brightside
I’m coming out of my cage
And I’ve been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
(It was only a kiss), it was only a kiss
Now I’m falling asleep
And she’s calling a cab
While he’s having a smoke
And she’s taking a drag
Now they’re going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it’s all in my head
But she’s touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
‘Cause I just can’t look, it’s killing me
And taking control
Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibi
But it’s just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
‘Cause I’m Mr. Brightside
I never
I never

Raise Your Glass
Song by Pink

Right, right, turn off the lights
We gonna lose our minds tonight
What’s the dealio?
I love when it’s all too much
5 AM turn the radio up
Where’s the rock and roll?
Party crasher
Panty snatcher
Call me up if you a gangsta
Don’t be fancy, just get dancy
Why so serious?
So raise your glass if you are wrong
In all the right ways
All my underdogs
We will never be never be, anything but loud
And nitty gritty dirty little freaks
Won’t you come on and come on and raise your glass
Just come on and come on and raise your glass
Slam slam, oh hot
What part of party don’t you understand
Wish you’d just freak out (freak out already)
Can’t stop, comin’ in hot
I should be locked up right on the spot
It’s so on right now (so fuckin’ on right now)
Party crasher
Panty snatcher
Call me up if you a gangsta
Don’t be fancy, just get dancy
Why so serious?
So raise your glass if you are wrong
In all the right ways
All my underdogs
We will never be never be, anything but loud
And nitty gritty dirty little freaks
Won’t you come on and come on and raise your glass
Just come on and come on and raise your glass
Won’t you come on and come on and raise your glass
Just come on and come on and raise your glass
So if you’re too school for cool (I mean)
And you’re treated like a fool
(Treated like a fool)
You can choose to let it go
We can always, we can always
Party on our own
So raise your glass if you are wrong
In all the right ways
All my underdogs
We will never be never be, anything but loud
Maybe nitty gritty dirty little freaks
So raise your glass if you are wrong
In all the right ways
All my underdogs
We will never be never be, anything but loud
And nitty gritty dirty little freaks
Won’t you come on and come on and raise your glass
Just come on and come on and raise your glass
Won’t you come on and come on and raise your glass (for me)
Just come on and come on and raise your glass (for me)

Good Morning Peeps may this Tuesday yeah that’s right Tuesday be a great day in
our wonderful community.

I hope all had a nice Christmas and I wish that all will have a happy New Year.

This looks so peaceful.

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16th-17th century Mughal Jade drinking cup with 19th century dragon holder went for over 241,000 GBP at Sotheby’s.

Love the majestic look

@loaf,

Good morning in Ohio Loaf I hope you and the kids had a nice Christmas. Oz is frozen
today keeping warm with both fireplaces on and the heat.

Check in when you can Happy New Year.

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. Xango it was good to see you post. I am praying
that the New Year brings us all joy and good health.

I have been concerned about you just hope you are healing from your fall.
Take it easy and follow your doctor’s instruction it’s a slow process I have been
there.

I want to wish you a very happy and healthy New Year’s.

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie I don’t like how the day went at the
Rehab for your husband. My goodness no one seemed to care. If I were on staff I would
have went all out for the guests. I am sure the dollar store would have had things for the
guests to enjoy even Costco or other stores had plenty of beautiful things just to make
it special.

I wish they had brought the Piano out what is life without music? I am sure your husband
could have played anything. Oodie very smart of you to go get the Asian Food. I see all the
Grinches are in full force during this season. I feel they could have did better.

Glad you got some good rest I can’t wait for your husband to get out of that place.

Oodie our holiday was just perfect very small and my good was delicious. Hubby
and our son is off today I am just going to have a calm day.

This day is somewhat somber because my family member has passed and most of the family
are in Minnesota. I have spent a lot of time on the phone with all my family. My aunt who is
my father’s sister celebrated her birthday on the 23rd we had a good time talking about life.

Oodie enjoy the day OZ is cold right now and snow is on the horizon. Hello Winter.

Soon OZ will be a Winter Wonder Land.

@sheba2011

The rehab also acts as a convalescent home and an assisted living facility. Hubby’s roommate is a permanent guest. He actually does very well for himself and I surmise the reason he is there is because he has no family or friends to look in on him. Hubby says he has had no visitors and is alone except when there is time for a cigarette or two.

Hubby has a couple of pianos here that are portable. I am thinking about bringing one of them with me so he can have some fun. I think if the head nurse/unit manager happened to drop in, the piano would have been in the dining room. That, to me, was a lost opportunity. I am sure the patients would have enjoyed a good carol sing as well as stomping t heir feet to wintry songs as well. Food was secondary. It’s too bad that I had so suffer from it, but I am OK now.

I made it to bed this morning around 5 am and then slept most of the day. I did manage to rise long enough to get the garbage out.Our next day for garbage and hopefully also recycle will be Friday.

Hubby wasn’t his ole sweet self tonight. He had some stomach aches and other things going on. I think most of it was from the Christmas dinner. The nurses were there with a helping hand. I left him with his fingers in a plastic bag with cookies, so I surmise the worse is over. I also noticed that the gas crept u pwards about 6-10 cents depending upon which part of the city you were in. I will be filling up wither at Sams or Costco.

Oh yes, on the way to the Rehab, I noticed the full cold moon. Absolutely gorgeous with the sun hitting it just right. On the way home, no moon. Clouds were hiding it and now I think we are in for a little bit of rain. We really need it.

Enjoy your evening. I am hoping your son will stay pass the New Year. It was nice that your hubby and son had sometime to themselves. Enjoy the fireplace. Goodnight .

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California Taci I am so glad the meal worked out for you and your
family.

We had a very nice Christmas. Oz is frozen today I wonder about the little critters.
I have food out for them.

Taci I am wearing a Storybook Sweater I brought from HSN years ago. I do miss that
line of Sweaters I have many with different designs these sweaters are so original
I wish HSN could bring them back.

I was able to find this online. I had so many when HSN were selling them. I was still
working at the time and everyone always loved the sweaters. I got my monies
worth because I still wear them on cold days like today.

Hey Happy Trails To You.

Sheba, Glad your Christmas plans worked out well. What an adorable sweater! I love sweaters. It would be nice if some of the old brands were still around. They will be missed.
Met a quirky guy on the peak today. He was in flip flops with a toe ring, polished toenails, and a braid of hair all the way down his back. We chatted for a while. In case I didn’t tell you, I am a nerd magnet. Yup, can’t help it. haha. The new trail has more people and no critters so far.
We had a nice cool day.
Hope your critter brood is managing in the cold. So sweet that you care and feed them.
Have a great evening.
Oh, I am with you about thinking Oodie’s hubs need to get back home soon. He will be much more comfortable,

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. I hope this day finds you doing well. I know your Christmas was
great with the family.

Enjoy the season and I want to wish you a very healthy and happy New Year.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas.

@sheba2011

Happy New Year to you! Glad you had a peaceful Christmas. Like you, remembering all the relatives here and gone.

Busy couple of days but all went well. Ate real well, too. Stomach is plump like Santa’s. Guess I’ll be dieting in another week so I can button the pants. Did see bits and pieces of the game yesterday – on to next week. Wondering if you heard from your brother after the game.

Heating up leftovers for dinner. Weather is gloomy but warm, getting cold by the end of the week. Sounds like Poppy will be tiptoeing in his booties this week. Love that little man. Like your post above, sit and do nothing today. That’s what I did, we deserve it. Warm hugs from me and Jake.

@shoelady60,

All my family are relaxing today. Hubby and I are in the bedroom with the fireplace on.
We are really cold. I keep checking on the little critters. I sleep better knowing they are alright.

I have to be Everything Everywhere All At Once even through the noise.

My feet are cold from going in and out I will warm up soon. I am in my dressing room which
also serves as my office this is where all the magic happens. I have the Curio Lights on
in two large Black Italian Lacquer Curio Cabinets with nothing but my Heidi Daus Swarovski
Crystal pieces and it looks so magical with only the Curio Lights all everything seems to come
to life.

I do this every night it is so beautiful. I have her statement Necklaces, earrings, Pins and Rings
every single piece is shining. No Christmas Tree needed in this room.

Good Night sweet friend and sweet dreams. Lady the Curio Cabinets with Heidi Daus Pieces were featured on
on a show with Bill Green and Heidi Daus. I had no idea that they would show my pictures I took. I had time
to DVR them Heidi told Bill it looked like some out of a magazine. All the Heidi Girls saw that show.
Hubby could do nothing but smile and buy me more pieces that I admire.

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in California and I hope your Christmas with your family was nice.
Kitten be well and check in when you can I pray all is well with everyone in your family.

Reversed Perceptions

When we take ownership of our thoughts, we are less likely to project our issues or disowned qualities onto others.

We all have issues, as well as undesirable qualities or traits that we don’t like about ourselves. Most of us realize that we are not perfect and that it is natural to have unpleasant thoughts, motivations, desires, or feelings. However, when a person does not acknowledge these, they may ascribe those characteristics to someone else, deeming other people instead as angry, jealous, or insecure. In psychological terms, such blaming and fault finding is called projection.

When we are the target of projections, it can be confusing and frustrating, not to mention maddening, particularly when we know that we are not the cause of another person’s distress. Even people who are well aware of their issues may find that sensitive subjects can bring up unexpected projections. They may feel insecure about a lack of funds and thus view a friend as extravagant. Or, if they really want to get in shape, they may preach the benefits of exercise to anyone and everyone.

While we can try to avoid people we know who engage in projecting their “stuff” onto others, we can’t always steer clear of such encounters. We can, however, deflect some projections through mindfulness and meditation. A useful visualization tool is to imagine wrapping ourselves in a protective light everyday. At other times, we may have to put up a protective shield when we feel a projection coming our way, reminding ourselves that someone else’s issues are not ours. Although it’s difficult not to react when we are the recipient of a projection, it is a good idea to try to remain calm and let the other person know if they are being unreasonable and disrespectful. We all know that it’s not fun to be dumped on. Likewise, we should be mindful that we don’t take our own frustrations out on others. When we take ownership of our thoughts, motivations, desires, and feelings, we are less likely to project our issues or disowned qualities onto others. AMEN!

In Memoriam GEORGE MICHAEL!!

Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou
(June 25, 1963 – December 25, 2016)

Vocals and co-frontman for pop-revival, early boyband duo Wham!, “Wake Me Up Before You Go Go” (#1, 1984), then mature Grammy-winning dance-pop solo career, “Faith” (#1, 1987) and 12 other Top 10 hits and three Dance/Club #1 singles, died from heart failure on 12/25/2016, age 53.

RIP George Michael.

Last Christmas
Song by Wham!

Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye
Tell me baby, do you recognize me?
Well, it’s been a year, it doesn’t surprise me
Happy Christmas, I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying “I love you”, I meant it
Now I know what a fool I’ve been
But if you kissed me now, I know you’d fool me again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Ooh
Oh, oh, baby
A crowded room, friends with tired eyes
I’m hiding from you and your soul of ice
My God, I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover, but you tore me apart
Oh, oh now I’ve found a real love
You’ll never fool me again
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special, special
Last Christmas I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special
Special
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart (I gave you mine)
A man under cover but you tore him apart
Maybe next year I’ll give it to someone
I’ll give it to someone special

Good Morning Peeps and Merry Christmas to all in our wonderful community.

May all your dreams come true.

HSN Iris Apfel.

To All Here at HSN.

This is HSN.

HSN Connie Carroll Craig

This is Georgetown, Colorado where some of my family lives. I love it.

@loaf,

Love you and thank you for some of the great times we have had these ten years.

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. I do hope this day finds you doing well.
Merry Christmas Xango to you and your husband. I will be thinking of you today.

@sheba2011

Merry Christmas Sheba
I hope you and your family had a wonderful day.
Your home must be lovely this time of year with the fireplaces and holiday season decorations. I am glad your son is there to be with you and your hubby for Christmas.
We are doing good and hope the new year brings us all better times.
Take care Sheba

@xango

Welcome back. I missed your posts and hearing about your traditions for Christmas. I hope you had a great Christmas and you and hubby had fun in the food preparations. We had a gentle rain all morning and into late afternoon. It will just barely touch the drought areas. As hubby put it, thank goodness it wasn’t snow. I do recall a two week period of real cold temps for Florida. That was the year that I had no warm clothing with us. Afterall, Florida is supposedly warm all year round. I think on Black Friday while we were shivering, we went shopping for warm coats and sweatshirts. Bealls Outlet and Walmart come to mind. Actually, we had tried all the retail stores in the area and no one had anything we could wear in the cold. Thank goodness for the two stores I just mentioned. From that time on we always include a few sweatshirts and a jacket as well.

I hope you are beginning to feel like your ole self once again. Just do not overdo anything.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. I hope you are enjoying the
nice event at your husband’s rehab and I do hope he gets to play the Piano to his
heart content.

Oz is cold today the food is all prepared and we will eat in a couple of hours. I have been
baking and cooking all morning. I love cooking when it is cold outside and it is nice
to have one of our kids home for Christmas. Oodie it was great the girls flew to
Colorado to be with me and hubby. I had my entire family there and my mom
was so pleased. I slept with my mother just like the good ole days.

I wish I were there today but that beast known as Covid is showing it’s ugly head. Sheesh!

Oodie let me know how your day is going son has been so helpful being here. This is Football
day for him and hubby they will have all the food one can eat and a great football game.

Break a leg Mr. Oodie.

@sheba2011

I was with hubby from late morning and just arrived home feeling tired but in a good way. Hubby was dressed and happy that the Rehab had reached out to family and friends on this glorious occasion.The two of us had a table all to ourselves. The decorations were minimal. The piano no where to be seen and I felt that music would have brought everyone together and would have been a great highlight for dinner. There were smiles everywhere. However, I was disappointed in the food choice. They served two thin slices of pork with rice and broccoli. No cheese and crackers. No soup on a rainy day. And no dessert. The drink of the day was pineapple juice. However, the best part of the meal was being with hubby. Dinner later was cold macaroni and cold beans (uncooked). I immediately left the Rehab and went directly to our favorite Asian takeout. It was a good decision. Traffic was non existent and the lights were in my favor all day. I finally managed to clean the drawers on hubby’s side of the dresser. Yes, I brought Clean Boss and hubby loved the scent. Fell asleep in the chair and just arrived home a few minutes ago.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

I know you are thinking of your mother as I am thinking of my father and so many others.

Enjoy whatever meal you love with your family it’s all about being together with one another.

Merry Christmas Taci and thank you for your support during this difficult time no worries
all is well.

Sheba, Hope you had a Merry Christmas, and a wonderful day today!
I was very happy with the restaurant pick this year for Christmas Eve.
Finally! It was a well controlled full restaurant, with lots of staff and good food.
Been back to hiking, just from a different entry point. It’s a busier entry point with dog walkers, casual bikers and runners. It’s going to work out fine as I have a revised loop and it’s still partially the same. Hopefully I wont run into the critters on the busier side.
Hope Oodie’s Husband got to play the piano.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.
Lady thank you for everything all is well in the land of OZ.

I am remembering my relative and yesterday my Aunt had a birthday this is my father’s
sister. We had a great time on the phone she lives in Tennessee and the whole family
was with her and went to church with her. I was the creme on the cake we just laughed
so much. It felt really good how I miss all of my family.

Sending warm loving hugs to you and Jake’s Canvas.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California. Kitten I know where your heart is today.
I know you miss your son we both lost a father and a son around the same time.

I am thinking of you today and God Bless you and your family.

Merry Christmas Kitten.

Remembering your beloved son.

“Do You Want To Build A Snowman?”
(from “Frozen” soundtrack)

[5-Year-Old Anna:]
Elsa?
[Knocks]
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Come on, let’s go and play!
I never see you anymore
Come out the door
It’s like you’ve gone away

We used to be best buddies
And now we’re not
I wish you would tell me why!

Do you wanna build a snowman?
It doesn’t have to be a snowman…

[8-Year-Old Elsa:] Go away, Anna.

[5-Year-Old Anna:] Okay, bye…

[Knocks]

[9-Year-Old Anna:]
Do you wanna build a snowman?
Or ride our bike around the halls?
I think some company is overdue
I’ve started talking to
The pictures on the walls!

(Hang in there, Joan.)

It gets a little lonely
All these empty rooms
Just watching the hours tick by…
(Tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock tick-tock)

[Partly crying]

[Knocks]

[15-Year-Old Anna:]
Elsa, please I know you’re in there
People are asking where you’ve been
They say, “Have courage, ” and I’m trying to
I’m right out here for you
Just let me in

We only have each other
It’s just you and me
What are we gonna do?

Do you wanna build a snowman?