Seeing a few similar entries on my reading list reminds me that the holiday season is fast approaching. Last year I tried my hand at holiday baking in addition to cards, and I had so much fun doing it that I thought I'd try it again. Therefore, a poll!

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

--Lawrence Binyon, the Ode of Remembrance from "For the Fallen."

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This has been a rough year for many, many people. On this Thanksgiving Day, I want you all to know that I am thankful for each and every one of you, who have made my life richer in so many ways. You are loved, and you are cherished.

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Fire Dreams
(Carl Sandburg)

(Written to be read aloud, if so be, Thanksgiving Day)I REMEMBER here ( Read more... )

As I said somewhere on various social networks, the new presence of a KitchenAid mixer in my home and my life means that I am super excited about holiday baking this year. Therefore, I thought I would give y'all the option to join in the fun, too. ♥ ♥ ♥

View poll: Holiday cards and cooking fun!

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

--Lawrence Binyon, the Ode of Remembrance from "For the Fallen."

In Flanders fields the poppies blow ( Read more... )

I've used this subject line enough now that I am thinking about giving it a tag of its own ( Read more... )

Adding yet another to the list of deaths in 2014 - my choir director's father passed away last week. It was an expected and peaceful passing, at least, but still. Can we knock it off already with this ( Read more... )

As 2013 draws to a close, it's time for the usual year-end wrap-up memes. (Speaking of memes - I'm moving the December writing meme to January, because I am determined to write about all the topics people suggested. More on that later.) Anyway, this is the third year I've done the "first sentence snapshot meme," which for anyone who doesn't know ( Read more... )

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. :)

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While I am still behind on some things (December writing meme, two manuscripts, one evaluation plan, etc.), I have managed to get over halfway through writing holiday cards to people for whom I have addresses, or hopes of finding same.

Which, of course, brings me here! So, to all of you, a question:

Do I have your mailing address?If not, or if ( Read more... )