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The True Meaning of Christmas (recited by Linus)

Linus’ speech about the true meaning of Christmas is the highlight of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Retrieved from The Bible, King James Version, Book 42 Luke, Chapter 2, verses 8 to 14.

Retrieved from A Charlie Brown Christmas:

“I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn’t have picked this
little tree,” said Charlie Brown. “Everything I do turns into
a disaster. I guess I don’t really know what Christmas is
all about. Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas
is all about?”

“Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about,”
said Linus. [Linus walks to center stage.]

“Lights, please.”

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding
in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:
and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men.

–Book 42, Luke (002:08-14)
The Bible, King James Version

[Linus picks up his blanket and shuffles off-stage.]

Unwritten
Song by Natasha Bedingfield

I am unwritten
Can’t read my mind
I’m undefined
I’m just beginning
The pen’s in my hand
Ending unplanned
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Oh, oh, oh
I break tradition
Sometimes my tries are outside the lines
We’ve been conditioned to not make mistakes
But I can’t live that way
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
Oh, yeah, yeah

NATIONAL UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY

Since 2011, National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day has grown to be an international event. Now occurring on the third Friday of December, the celebration gives holiday lovers worldwide a chance to wear their ugly Christmas sweaters.

NATIONAL SANGRIA DAY

Across the nation each year on December 20th, National Sangria Day recognizes a wine and fresh fruit combination that brings a fresh celebration to the table.

Sangria is a beverage made with wine and sweetened with fresh fruit and fruit juices. Other ingredients can include herbs, spices, carbonation, and liquor. The combinations are endless, giving sangria a place in the cocktail rotation year-round. Refreshing and light during hot summer months, bright and sparkling during the winter ones, this fruity punch is quite versatile.

GO CAROLING DAY

Tune-up your voice on December 20th so you can join others on Go Caroling Day! Caroling is the practice of singing Christmas songs from door to door as a form of celebration. The word carol means a joyful song or dance.

NATIONAL UNDERDOG DAY

National Underdog Day recognizes that America loves its underdogs. Each year on the third Friday in December, we cheer on the teams and individuals who are statistically expected to lose in competition.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 🎈😎
Happy Holidays to all and stay safe out there.

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@loaf,

Season’s Greetings to you and your family. 🎈😎

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. 😎🎈Oz is frozen no snow or ice yet. I hope it stays that way.
Winter Solstice is coming tomorrow the moon has been beautiful all month and I do
stand on my front porch and just basked in the moonlight. I have been doing this
for decades the cats like it too. 💕😎 I think that is how they may have found me. LOL!

We do have a couple of the kids coming. We have a very ill relative and the kids are helping
out my brother and his kids my SIL has stage three pancreatic cancer. We are being strong.

I love your baking and I know your neighbors will enjoying your goodies. 💕

Season’s Greetings to you and all your family. 🎈

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie I did read your post from last night.
You sound like you are on a mission with the Kitchen. Good for you. 😎

Send some of your warm air as we are around 6 degrees. I went out to feed the cats
and the water and food were all frozen solid. So we are getting the plates you recommended.
I put fresh food out when they come and they devour it and move on.

Oodie I hope you are getting some rest and eating. I can’t wait until your husband comes
home. 💕🎈What a joyful day that will be.

Oodie, sorry for the confusion. It was the item # 778-154
Prestige™ Anti-Tarnish Set of 3 Large Jewelry Boxes. This has a coral colorway.
Anyways, hope it’s a nice cool evening there.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci I will be trying to catch my breath. My SIL is doing
the best she can I have sent some Ginger and Peppermint Tea to help with some issues.

We are praying and staying strong. I am just cooking as I always do nothing special.
The desserts will be as the kids love it but not too much. 💕

Taci Happy Trails. 😎🎈

Sheba, the pies looks yummie. I know you can cook! I am thinking of getting a pumpkin pie.
Maybe bringing in dinner, depends on son’s schedule. Bought a pin and earrings from Heidi’s sale to donate to a group I am in; they will sell tickets and draw a number. for a winner. Last time I did this they told me it was quite a success.

@taci,

Good evening a pumpkin sounds good. We may have a pie cook off at my house.
The kids like to challenge me to pie baking. As IF! LOL! 😎

What ever you and your family do just be safe so much is going on in this world.
I am talking weather and otherwise.

We are 20 degrees as I type. I have the heat going full blast.

@shoelady60,

Season’s Greeting in the beautiful ‘burgh. 🎈😎💕Enjoy your time with your family today.
Oz is just cold no snow or ice just yet. I am sure it will be here soon enough.

My goodness you are a woman that can do it all I love your post from yesterday. 💕

Share this with your family and Happy Holidays. 😘🎈💕😎

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 🎈💕

@sheba2011

Good evening in Oz. Had a wonderful dinner and night at mom’s. I waddled out of the restaurant from eating too much.😮 Will probably go back over on Christmas eve and go to church with them.

Sending winning vibes for the game tomorrow. I read a blurb that PM may play.🤞 It should be on here so I’ll be watching.

Sending holiday hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening I am about to get under a blanket and watch something interesting in
my collection of Blu-Ray. 😎💕

Hey thanks for the shout out we are going to need all the prayers and luck there is.

There is nothing like family and I am so glad you all had a good time. 😘😎💕

Be warm my friend. 😘

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten wishing you Season’s Greetings. Miss ya. 🎈💕

NATIONAL RE-GIFTING DAY

Each year on the Thursday before Christmas, people across the United States participate in National Re-gifting Day. The day acknowledges the office parties and the unique Christmas gift exchanges that they do. This particular December Thursday appears to be the most common day for companies to hold their annual employee/company Holiday parties.

NATIONAL OATMEAL MUFFIN DAY

Enjoy a delicious breakfast or snack on National Oatmeal Muffin Day. It’s an excellent way to celebrate on December 19th annually.

NATIONAL HARD CANDY DAY

A favorite of young and old alike, National Hard Candy Day on December 19th, recognizes the sweet tooth in all of us.

😎 ROTFLOL! 💕

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 🎈😎
Happy Holidays to all.

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@loaf,

Season’s Greetings in Ohio be well my friend. 🎈💕

@xango,

Good afternoon in sunny Florida enjoy the Season. 💕🎈😎 Oz is alright today but tomorrow
we will be in the deep freeze. 🎈

Here’s to the Season. I smell something baking. 💕❤️

@sheba2011 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Hello Sheba 🎅🎅🎅, I hope you are keeping warm. I am sure you are on Santa’s nice list. Are any of your children coming for Christmas?

I just finished wrapping up the bakes sweet goods I baked today. Tomorrow I want to make some more. I am trying a give a mixed box to Mty neighbors.

We have been warm and no rain. The full Moon was beautiful as always this month. I enjoyed looking at it from the front of the house early in the evening. To the back of the house on top of the trees.

Take care Sheba, stay warm and be careful walking in the snow and ice. 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🎈Oodie I enjoyed hearing about your
husband’s robust appetite. So glad you were there and I hope you bring you something
to eat as well.

We are all in a special season. I am wishing you a nice one. 🎈💕😘

Let me know how you are doing today.

@Sheba

The weather here is on the warm side with temps in the mid 70s. We will see 40s over the weekend. However, I have no idea what the temp was at the Rehab. Suffice to say I brought a winter jacket with me in case it was needed. And, within 15 minutes I put it on. Hubby’s roommate was wearing a hoodie sweatshirt. The hood was on top of his head and he was freezing. What surprised me was that no one checked on the patients or offered an extra blanket or two. Luckily, last year I picked up a sherpa blanket from Costco and that has helped quite a bit. Tonight I doubled it. I will be at Costco tomorrow for gas and will definitely go inside the warehouse to see if there are any blankets. If there are some sherpa’s will pick one up for his roommate. When I left, hubby looked much better. Me. I had to thaw in the car before driving home. My hands were like ice. It definitely didn’t help the backache.

Hubby’s dinner was pureed again. The RN would not let me give hubby a banana. Said I had to puree it. Watermelon also. I’m thinking of making a smoothie. Then again, maybe not. The rehab is too cold and this could make it worse. I really do not think anyone knows what type of food to serve. One RN at the beginning of the week mentioned that he was now eating regular food. Now I see puree. I will get to the bottom of this tomorrow. I will go to the kitchen for answers and to try to meet with the Speech Therapist.

Hope your evening is going well. Please try to stay warm. Take care and enjoy the moonlight.

@taci,

Good day in S. California. 🎈😎💕Taci hubby is a wiz when it comes to making or fixing
anything. We rarely have repair techs come to the house. Well we did last year when we
had a frozen pipe. Hubby was a boy scout and they taught him and others very well. 💕

Taci we all bring something to the table when it comes to be creative or doing anything
we enjoy. I am a good bike rider but my husband is a great bike rider and that is fine with
me LOL! Hubby likes to ride on top of the bike and do tricks in the air he can skate backwards
and taught all four of the kids to do so and he still does it. Very agile always have been.
I have seen him dive off a diving board so high I closed my eyes he did it perfect. I call him
show off. 💕😎

Too much going on in the news of late. I try not to watch the media coverage on certain
news. I watch our local news and call it a day.

Taci any plans for next week? I don’t know if you are cooking or going to a nice place to
dine with your family. All that matters is you will be together.

If you see these babies along the way I am coming for them. 💕

Enjoy this time and Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Sheba, sounds like you have an athletic family. It’s good he still is active and can do all those activity’s. Hubs had a little Mtn Bike fall but he is ok just surprised as it doesn’t happen often.
I think he bruised his ribs on one side. He’ll be back biking next week.
Not really sure what we will do next week. This Holiday season came up on me fast. My son’s been busy at work so we need to check his schedule too.
What will you be doing?
Hope your SIL can enjoy the Holidays.

@taci

I checked the Prestige boxes and could not find the salmon color. She probably did not have that many and it sold out. Oh well, I will keep checking. thanks for the head’s up.

On another note, Manuka Honey has many price points. This is due to their number system. The higher the number, the more $$$. Amazon is my go to place to see the differences and to read the reviews. I usually purchase the one that is numbered in the thousands. Each one has a different flavor to it. Best of all, it does clear the sore throats within hours. I’ve yet to pay full price. I wait for a sale. My two favorite words are: FREE and SALE.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 🎈😎 Lady I hope I gave you a shout on your Hockey Team. 💕

I have a lot of irons in the fire. Enjoy your fun with the family tomorrow. 💕🎈

Season’s Greetings to your entire family. 💕🎈I hope your mother enjoy her new sofa
and rug. ❤️

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. ❤️🎈😎

@sheba2011

Good afternoon, the cats are just too cute!🤗 Busy day in my house. Ran to the grocery store this morning, unloaded and put everything away, baked a pie, cut my husband’s hair, started to do a quick manicure and now getting ready to make chili for dinner.🤪 I will crash later on the couch.

Hope all is well in your house. We will have a cold weekend here with snow showers.🥶❄

Thanks for the Santa drink, I will enjoy it later.🎅 Stay warm, hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@kittengirl,

Good Day in California Kitten and Happy Holidays to you and all the kitties. 😎🎈

Happy Holidays to you and all in the family.

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NATIONAL TWIN DAY

On December 18th, National Twin Day celebrates all the siblings who enjoy the unique connection because they share a birthday.

ANSWER THE TELEPHONE LIKE BUDDY THE ELF DAY

Answer the Telephone Like Buddy the Elf Day on December 18th encourages everyone to add some elf behavior to their day.

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NATIONAL ROAST SUCKLING PIG DAY

National Roast Suckling Pig Day on December 18th recognizes a savory dish that takes some planning to prepare. The results, however, are worth the effort.

@sheba2011

Bwaaa, ha, ha!! I have done this because of my bad knees.😂🤣

😎

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Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 😎🎈
Happy Holidays to all out there please stay safe.

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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio wishing you a very Happy Holiday Season. 🎈😎

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. 😎🎈Enjoy your baking and all the fun that comes with
the Holidays. 💕

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 💕😎I hope you are warm as OZ is a little
chilly. 😎

How are you doing today? I hope you are having good visits with your husband.

Next week is a special week for you and hubby. 🎈💕

Enjoy some tea with Manuka Honey and have a safe day.

@Sheba

I arrived a few minutes ago from visiting hubby. Today I arrived before dinner was served. The RN last night mentioned he can eat regular food. I decided to see for myself. Dinner came a little after 5:30 pm. The main course consisted of one scoop of mashed potato with gravy and something that was pureed. That something was thinly scattered on his plate. Dessert was a small cup of vanilla ice cream. This meal was supposed to last until 8 am the following morning. I took a peek on the paper that comes with the meal. It stated pureed food, large helping. I hemmed and hawed and then marched down to the kitchen. I explained to one of the workers what was on his plate that did not coincide with the paper. I returned to hubby’s room to see what would happen. While waiting he mentioned that he had enough to eat. Hmm……A few minutes later a covered tray came in and it was completely full. A scoop of mashed potato with gravy. Sirloin hamburger with tons of dessert. He had apple juice, applesauce, chocolate pudding, yogurt, vanilla pudding and was told to eat what he could. He saved the yogurt for later. Sometimes it pays to open mouth and politely ask. Never saw such a huge happy hubby in a long time.

How did your SIL fair today with the chemo? It might help if she brought a DVD player so she can watch a video or an android. I am hoping she can tolerate the chemo and fight this disease tooth and nail as the saying goes. Laughter seems to be the best medicine to get through this thing..

Here’s to a nice evening, a good walk and the moonlight.

Oodie, glad you are able to look after your hubs so well.
Thought of you today on our Aldi’s trip. I saw Makuna Honey there for the 1st time and it was $10ish dollars. Not as high as some of our other markets.
Also, wanted to mention Colleen Lopez has added new colors to the Prestige Boxes.
I thought the coral would be nice with your turquoise colored one.
Take care and don’t forget to rest up.

@oodiebom,

Good evening I love what you posted about hubby’s food. I am so glad you were there to
make sure he is getting enough food. Well Done! 💕🎈

Oodie what did you eat? I hope you packed something for you too.

Oz is going into the 20’s tonight. My SIL is doing alright it was a long day. Everyone is tired.
Our kids are helping them out and I am so thankful for that. 💕 We will muddle through
somehow.

All the Cats are full and fed the Moon is beautiful. 💕🎈😎

Oodie rest and enjoy your evening. 💕

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci I have not turned the Telly on yet I wonder what is
going on in the world now. I hope the best life has to offer. 🎈😎

Oz is chilly and cloudy and I am fine with that. I think the cats are alright and that is
all that matters.

Look at this pic hubby and I will try to make a scale down one for the cats.
They don’t travel or stay together so it will only be one at a time.

This should be interesting and I will let all know how it turns out.

I am having soup and tea chilly here.

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Sheba, not following the news is a healthy way to look out for your mental health. I tune out too sometimes. That is so sweet of your hubs to build a cat shelter. He must be creative like you to do so. I am realizing I am not as creative as I thought. Makes me laugh.
I can’t imagine where those cats are living but they must be good at survival along with your help.
Have a good evening.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 😎🎈I hope this day finds you doing well. Lady again congrats
on your Hockey Team winning last night.

Wish us luck on the Games.

Lady how is your sister and mom doing? My SIL is having the Chemo done today and it
take hours to endure. I know god is with her. 💕

Sending warm and loving hugs to you and Jake.

@sheba2011

Hi from the rainy ‘burgh.🌧 I have already said prayers🙏and thinking of your SIL this afternoon. I hope she can feel them.

Thanks for the game shoutout. They have not been good in overtime this year so it was a nice surprise.😮 Need a lot more wins to push near the top. Sending good vibes for your game this weekend.

Mom and sis are fine. Mom got a new couch and rug yesterday so Merry Christmas to her!🎁 We are meeting them on Friday for a nice, early Christmas dinner.

Wow – that is a nice project you are planning for the kitties. Sending back love and hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening Oz is frozen tonight. I have both fireplaces on. I don’t want the pipes to freeze.
It will lower during the night.

I hope you have a wonderful day with your family. My SIL is home resting and that is the
best she can do. 💕Thank Lady for your prayers.

Enjoy your evening. 😎💕

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@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten and Happy Holidays. 🎈💕😎Blessings to you and your family.

Enjoy the Season.

Alicia Keys Lyrics
“Girl On Fire”

She’s just a girl and she’s on fire
Hotter than a fantasy
Lonely like a highway
She’s livin’ in a world and it’s on fire
Filled with catastrophe
But she knows she can fly away

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
She got both feet on the ground
And she’s burnin’ it down
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
She got her head in the clouds
And she’s not backin’ down

This girl is on fire
This girl is on fire
She’s walkin’ on fire
This girl is on fire

Looks like a girl, but she’s a flame
So bright, she can burn your eyes
Better look the other way
You can try, but you’ll never forget her name
She’s on top of the world
Hottest of the hottest girls, say

Oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
We got our feet on the ground
And we’re burnin’ it down
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
Got our head in the clouds
And we’re not comin’ down

This girl is on fire (Fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
She’s walkin’ on fire (Fire, fire)
This girl is on fire

(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Everybody stares as she goes by
‘Cause they can see the flame that’s in her eyes
Watch her when she’s lightin’ up the night
Nobody knows that she’s a lonely girl
And it’s a lonely world
But she gon’ let it burn, baby, burn, baby

This girl is on fire (Fire, fire)
This girl is on fire
She’s walkin’ on fire (Fire, fire)
This girl is on fire

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She’s just a girl, but she’s on fire

NATIONAL SAY IT NOW DAY

December 17 is National Say It Now Day as a day to tell friends and loved ones how important they are to us by expressing gratitude for all the ways they’ve impacted our lives. With the year winding down, it’s the perfect time to show gratitude to those around us for all they have done during the year.

NATIONAL MAPLE SYRUP DAY

Get the flapjacks ready for National Maple Syrup Day. December 17th calls for orders of pancakes, french toast, or biscuits topped off with butter and delicious maple syrup.

WRIGHT BROTHERS DAY

By Presidential Proclamation, December 17th is Wright Brothers Day. Each year, a proclamation invites the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 🎈😎

Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings to all.

Maria Callas was an American-born Greek soprano and one of the most renowned opera singers of all time. She possessed an impressive bel canto technique and exceptional acting ability.

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@loaf,

Season’s Greetings. 🎈💕😎

@xango,

Good morning in sunny Florida. Xango reading your posts seems like your weather is
changing back and forth. So glad you are able to open the window that will not happen
here in OZ until next year. 😎🎈

I can smell your baking. 💕🎈I know your husband can too.

I am feeling a bit better after the sniffles. 💕😎

Hey Season’s Greetings to you and hubby. 🎈

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎Oodie I am feeling much better today.
How are you doing today. I hope everything on paper is one and done.

Oz is alright today and the sniffles are almost out of here. 😎🎈😘

I am multi-tasking today it never ends. LOL!

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. I hope you got all your Cards out. I am working on mine.
Feeling a bit better today. I am making the thread a little festive for this time of year. 🎈😎

Enjoy your day hey my neighbor across the street is packing to go to Key West Florida. 🎈
I am so happy for her as her first plan was to fly to Spain but once she found the Key West
opening she went for it she leaves tomorrow. Bless her heart she never lets grass grow under
her feet. I am saying this because of the horrible fall she had at the Greece Airport.

I am asking for some bits and pieces of Key West. 😎I know she will visit Ernest Hemingway
old house and haunts. 😎

Taci Happy Trails where ever you go today.

Sheba, haven’t mailed even 1 yet. Your thread is looking festive and delicious.
Your neighbors travels are wonderful. There are so many places to go here in the US.
Never been to the keys but it sounds like a good time. Glad she has recovered from the accident in Greece.
Glad you’re on the mend.

@taci,

Good evening she does not have family in this area all her kin are in the East.
I think she picked a good time to go to Key West we will be cold for a week. 😎🎈

I enjoy visiting and talking to her she is very open minded and always volunteering
for something she is never home always on the go and there is nothing wrong with
that. I hope she have a great time she is going with friends.

Taci enjoy your evening and I am feeling really great. 💕

Tomorrow is another day and it’s the Chemo Day for my SIL. My heart will be there
with her. 💕❤️

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😎🎈😘Lady I know PM will not play like you
said yesterday in the next two games the local media is saying he may not even play
in the playoffs if the team makes it. So sad as he is all about the Game.

I did catch TS at a Children’s Hospital my kids used to go all the time. I think it was sweet
to make a sick child’s day. 🎈My kids went there for emergencies and regular visits.

We shall see who is coming Christmas I may find out before then and I will let you know.
I have a good roast in my slow cooker and I am having potatoes and veggies. Hubby will
love this when he gets home. 🎈😘😎 The house smells so good.

Sending Season’s Greetings to you and your family. 😘

Here are my warm and fuzzy hugs to you and Jake. 😘💕

Lady tomorrow my SIL has her Chemo and it is a day long procedure. Prayers Up.

@sheba2011

Happy Tuesday to you. I will definitely be making some hot chocolate this evening after looking at all the pics, although mine won’t be quite as elaborate.😂🤣

Your dinner sounds great, I know what you mean about the house smelling so good. Don’t think my house can compete with yours today with my salads, lol!

I will be thinking and praying all day for your SIL tomorrow since that is so close to my heart right now.🙏 Praying she has the strength to handle it.

Keeping my fingers crossed for the Chiefs, you know PM is my favorite.🤞 They have a lot of top players that will step it up for him. BTW, there were some drones about five miles from my house the last couple days???🙄😕

Glad you are feeling much better, take it slow and hang in there dear friend. Sending healing hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening hubby loved the dinner today. 💕🎈😎Well having four children you become
a good cook and my mother who still cooks taught me well.

I love salads too so many ways to fix it. Lady the treat is a BLT. 🎈💕

I have faith in our Football Team I just want Patrick to heal well. I loved to watch him
play time will tell. 🎈😎Thank you for believing in our Team.

Oz will be cold after tomorrow ole man winter is here.

Enjoy your evening. Hey congrats on your Hockey Team winning way to go. 🎈💕

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten Season’s Greetings to you and your family. 💕😘🎈

@sheba2011, I just wanted to congratulate you on ringing the bell! What a wonderful Christmas gift! I was so happy to see that.

@marymary1969,

Good morning and thank you for such a nice post. This has been a long challenging 5 years. 😎
I did not think anyone would notice besides the girls on this thread and a few in the Community.

I appreciate your kind thoughts. 🎈There is still a lot going on in the family but I take that
one day at a time.

Pop in whenever you have the time. 😎🎈

Season’s Greetings to you and all in your family.

@sheba2011, thank you, and the same to you and yours!

@marymary1969

Season’s Greetings. 🎈😎

We Are the World
Song by U.S.A. for Africa

There comes a time
When we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
Oh, and it’s time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all
We can’t go on
Pretending day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of God’s great big family
And the truth, you know, love is all we need
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me
Well, send them your heart
So they know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread
And so we all must lend a helping hand
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving
Oh, there’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me
When you’re down and out, and there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe, there’s no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well let us realize
Oh, that a change can only come
When we stand together as one (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let’s start giving
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me
We are the world (we are the world)
We are the children (we are the children)
We are the ones who’ll make a brighter day
So let’s start giving (so let’s start giving)
There is a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me
Alright, let me hear you
We are the world (we are the world)
We are the children (said, we are the children)
We are the ones who’ll make a brighter day
So let’s start giving (so let’s start giving)
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a brighter day
Just you and me, come on now, let me hear you
We are the world (we are the world)
We are the children (we are the children)
We are the ones who’ll make a brighter day
So let’s start giving (so let’s start giving)
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me, yeah, yeah
We are the world (we are the world)
We are the children (we are the children)
We are the ones who’ll make a brighter day
So let’s start giving (so let’s start giving)
There’s a choice we’re making
And we’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me
We are the world (one world)
We are the children (our children)
We are the ones who’ll make a brighter day
So let’s start giving (so let’s start giving)
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me
We are the world, we are the world (we are the world)
We are the children, yes, sir (we are the children)
We are the ones that make a brighter day (we are the world)
So let’s start giving (so let’s start giving)
There’s a choice we’re making
We’re saving our own lives
It’s true we’ll make a better day, just you and me (ooh-ooh, dear, God)
We are the world (we are the world)
We are the children (we are the children)
We are the ones that make a brighter day, so let’s start giving
Alright, can you hear what I say? (So let’s start giving)
There’s a choice we’re making,

A Hazy Shade of Winter
Song by Simon & Garfunkel

Time, time time, see what’s become of me
While I looked around for my possibilities
I was so hard to please
Don’t look around
The leaves are brown
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Hear the Salvation Army band
Down by the riverside’s, there’s bound to be a better ride
Than what you’ve got planned
Carry your cup in your hand
And look around
Leaves are brown, now
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Hang on to your hopes, my friend
That’s an easy thing to say
But if your hopes should pass away
Simply pretend that you can build them again
Look around
The grass is high
The fields are ripe
It’s the springtime of my life
Seasons change with the scenery
Weaving time in a tapestry
Won’t you stop and remember me
At any convenient time?
Funny how my memory skips while looking over manuscripts
Of unpublished rhyme
Drinking my vodka and lime
I look around
Leaves are brown, now
And the sky is a hazy shade of winter
Look around
Leaves are brown
There’s a patch of snow on the ground
Look around
Leaves are brown
There’s a patch of snow on the ground
Look around
Leaves are brown
There’s a patch of snow on the ground

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero año y felicidad

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero año y felicidad

I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
I wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of my heart

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of our heart

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero año y felicidad

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero año y felicidad

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of our heart

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of our heart

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero año y felicidad

Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Feliz navidad
Prospero año y felicidad

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of our heart

We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
We wanna wish you a merry Christmas
From the bottom of our heart

😎

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@loaf,

Good Morning in Ohio and I am sending you and your family Season’s Greetings. 😘🎈😎😘

@xango,

Good day in Florida wishing you a nice Monday. I know you are baking, cooking and planning
a beautiful Christmas. I wish the same for all your family. 😎🎈I am getting over the sniffles
and it is taking a minute.

I am eating soup as I type this post to you and sipping hot tea. 💕

Enjoy the season. 💕

@sheba2011 🎄🎄🎄🎄

Merry Christmas Sheba 🎅 🎄🎄🎄
I hope you are feeling better. I am sorry you are coming down with something. Hopefully it’s just the cold weather.
A new thread, 28th, wow.
I left you this post but I wrote on yesterday’s and thought I was writing it on today’s.
We are back to the windy days and very warm. The cool days were nice, I enjoyed opening all the windows and doors.

I am waiting for some groceries to be delivered. I will be starting to make my Panettones for the holidays. The entire process does take close to three days.
First day is the Biga and the preferment. Second day the finished dough and baking. Then the cooling which has to be turned upside down and cooled for a good 6 to 8 hours before I can place in a plastic bag.

I hope you get well soon and feel better.
Keep warm and take care. 🎅🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅

@xango,

Good evening all good I did post back to you. I am wrapped up in blankets and fluffy house
shoes. So far so good. 💕😎

The Moon is out tonight I have a good view from my front porch and the cats keep coming.
I am making sure they eat and feel safe.

I know your Panettones will be so good and it takes time to make it. 💕

Thank you again for being here and wishing me well through this journey. 😘

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😘😎🎈Oodie I am wishing you a nice Monday.
I hope hubby is doing well after returning to the Rehab. 💕

I hope you get to talk to all the medical staff you need to.

I am feeling better yes soup and warm tea is helping so much. 😎

Oz weather is alright today we are having a heat wave at 48 degrees. 💕🎈
This is good for the animals.

Oodie welcome to the new thread. 💕😘

Let me know how things go for you today.

• This reply was modified 4 days, 17 hours ago by  Sheba2011.

@sheba2011

Hi and a good afternoon. Sunny today with temps going into the 80s with lows in the +60s. Don’t hold your breath. Did someone say “cold front????” Seems the weather will change beginning Wednesday. Not sure if it will be winter or fall. Time will tell.

I found hubby sitting alone in the dining room. My lower back was painful and I thought I would not be able to walk, but I did. He was in good spirits and talkative. I cannot bring food without sitting down with the speech therapist. That’s OK by me. I will save money this way. Hubby has resigned himself to the new rules. When I see the ST I will mention fresh fruit, and not the canned. I do not like the added sugars which could harm his system.

I am OK. Did a load of laundry, put the garbage out (pickup on Mondays) and swept a bit outside until it became too windy and my sinuses started to remind me to take some meds..
I think I will take a ride to Costco for gas and to see what is in the warehouse. Sam’s has gas for $2.78 and Costco is $2.77. Though Sam’s is a bit closer, will go to Costco which is enroute to hubby (4 miles away). Our favorite aide worked Friday and seemed to be off Saturday and Sunday. Not sure if he will work today. I have a funny feeling that he may be working the next two weekends because of the holidays.

Lowes people have been in contact with me for the delivery of the microwave. However the days they suggested hubby was in the hospital. What I do not like is that there is a 12 hour window which means I need to stay home. Not a good thing when hubby is in rehab. Nor do I
like a night delivery. I’ve left voice mail. Evidently, no one listens.

Guess I better get ready for Costco. Hope you have a great day and the kitties enjoy the warmer temps. Have a great walk with Poppy and happy to know you are feeling better. Nothing like hot soup and tea to drive away those viruses. Before I forget. There is a strange light I see when I return home from my daily visit. It was noticeable near my home last week. It looks like a star, but is in a color like you see at the tail end of a plane (red and clear). The last two nights it was at the other end of our street . It is not a street light. Too high up. Gives me the goosebumps.

@oodiebom,

Good evening I hope those red lights were not a Drone. The world is changing and all this
noise is a mess. I will leave it at that.

I heard after I had posted today that children and a teacher were shot in a school.

That is why I don’t turn the Telly on sometimes.

I hope you are having a great night oodie look up the moon is big and round. 😎💕

oodie this is what the moon looks like from my front porch all I have to do is stand in
the doorway. 💕😘

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci how are you this morning? I hope the fires are out
in Malibu. I have not turned on the Telly yet today.

Hey Taci somewhere in Europe. 🎈😎

I am feeling better the soup and hot tea are helping.

I am concerned about the Drones and I hope there is transparency when the full report
comes out.

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@taci,

Heidi Daus made a set very much like this and I have the complete suite. 😎

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😘💕😎Oz is having a slight heat wave of 48 degrees.
I am doing this and that today I have most of the Holiday decorations up. 😘💕

Enjoy this when you have time. 💕

Lady as you well know the next Game will be interesting. The team had better scores but
still need a lot of work and they don’t have long to make that happen. I hate that PM is a bit
hurt. Sheesh!

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😎😘💕Enjoy the season.

@sheba2011

That does look like an interesting drink. As long as there is no coconut flavor, I will enjoy it.😊

Did some small gift bagging and money envelopes today. Two more gift cards and I am done. We are doing our Christmas dinner with mom and sis this Friday because mom wants to go to a restaurant that is closed from this Sunday through next Thursday. Depending on the weather, we may just stay home on Christmas and watch the game. I have a feeling PM will sit out the next couple games so he will be healed for the playoffs.🦶🤞

Are any of your children coming home for Christmas or New Year’s?🎄🎉 I remember your son being home last year. I hope you’re slowly feeling better and those nasty bugs freeze their butts off outside.😣 Sending holiday hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening if Patrick is out for the next two Games it’s over period.
I know it’s one of his ankles that injured. Well it was fun while it lasted.
PM made the game more interesting along with Kelce. 💕😎🎈

I am doing alright just going to take it easy. I will have someone coming for Christmas
and I hate surprises so this should be interesting. The kids when the world was normal
before covid when rent cars at the Airport after they have flown in and drive straight
home I have many shout out loud with surprises with their visits. 💕😘

Sweet Dreams. 😘💕

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten may this day find you doing well. 💕😘😎

Season’s Greetings. 😎🎈

Club Sheba Holiday Edition. 🎈😎💕

Wham! Lyrics
“Last Christmas”

Happy Christmas

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

Merry 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

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
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

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

A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
I gave you my heart
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

Special
Someone
Someone
I’ll give it to someone—
I’ll give it to someone special

Who give me something in return
I’ll give it to someone—
Hold my heart and watch it burn
I’ll give it to someone—

I’ll give it to someone—
I’ll give it to someone special

I thought you were here to stay
How could you love me for a day
I thought you were someone special

Gave you my heart

I’ll give it to someone—
I’ll give it to someone—

Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
You gave it away

Someday at Christmas
Song by Stevie Wonder and Andra Day

Someday at Christmas men won’t be boys
Playing with bombs like kids play with toys
One warm December our hearts will see
A world where men are free
Someday at Christmas there’ll be no wars
When we have learned what Christmas is for
When we have found what life’s really worth
There’ll be peace on earth
Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where men are free
Maybe not in time for you and me
But someday at Christmastime
Someday at Christmas we’ll see a land
With no hungry children, no empty hand
One happy morning people will share
A world where people care
Whoa, someday at Christmas there’ll be no tears
When all men are equal and no man has fears
One shinning moment one prayer away
From our world today
Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where men are free
Maybe not in time for you and me
But someday at Christmastime
Someday at Christmas man will not fail
Hate will be gone and love will prevail
Someday a new world that we can start
With hope in every heart, yeah
whoa, yeah
(Someday in a world where men are free)
Maybe not in time for you and me
But someday at Christmastime
Someday at Christmastime

@loaf,

@xango,

@sheba2011 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Merry Christmas Sheba 🎅 🎄
I hope you are feeling better. I am sorry you are coming down with something. Hopefully it’s just the cold weather.
A new thread, 28th, wow.
I left you a little message on Friday the 13th, don’t know if you saw it.
We are back to the windy days and very warm. The cool days were nice, I enjoyed opening all the windows and doors.

I am waiting for some groceries to be delivered. I will be starting to make my Panettones for the holidays. The entire process does take close to three days.
First day is the preferment. Second day the finished dough and baking. Then the cooling which has to be turned upside down and cooled for a good 6 to 8 hours before I can place in a plastic bag.

I hope you get well soon and feel better.
Keep warm and take care. 🎅🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅

@xango,

Good evening I am glad I scrolled down to see your post. I am so sorry about not reading
or not responding correctly with your sweet post. Xango thank you for being here and with
me through all the noise. I appreciate your post they are fun and insightful. I don’t care if
all you say is have a good day that is enough for me and it lets me know you are having a
good day too.

You remind me of @mcpoopoo a sweet friend who passed some years ago. I still miss her
to this day she would welcome me every morning and just was a joy to post with. 💕🎈

I think the sniffles have me off my game it is getting better. I love what you are baking
I hope you don’t mind if I drop by and sample some of your marvelous cooking. 😎

Again thank you for all your concern about this journey I was on it’s been a long five years.

@oodiebom,

Good Evening I did read your post on Conversation 27. I hate to see your husband
go through all these changes. Oodie I am on chicken soup and hot tea. 😎

I started the thread tonight because I don’t know how I will feel tomorrow. Just a bit
under the weather with the sniffles. I am watching in the security camera. 💕

Oodie I hope and pray hubby gets home soon. I would some food and go to another
room at the rehab to make sure you get some food in you.

Try to relax tonight if you can.

@taci,

Good evening we are on a new thread number 28 and almost hitting the 11th year mark. 💕😎🎈
I made it through all the noise. 😎

I still have the sniffles I wore a mask out today with hubby.

This is what I am doing now. 😎

Sheba, Happy thread 28 to you! Wow, almost 11 years? That’s a long time.

My computer is still humming a bit. Did some last minute Xmas cards. I wasn’t into it but hubs wants to, so decided to do Merry Christmas cards since they will only be going to those who celebrate it this year. Just sending a few out.

Hope you feel better soon.

@shoelady60,

Good evening welcome to the new thread. 💕😎 I knew this would happen I was going to
change it anyway tomorrow. I can rest now it’s down. LOL! I am guessing another glitch.

The Game was interesting for sure I am not liking Patrick being down both ankles bandaged.
Oh snap what now? I hope he heals well health first.

We are going into our 11th year. 💕🎈😎

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😘

@kittengirl,

Good evening Kitten wishing you and your family a lovely evening. 😎🎈