tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post393734315970566888..comments2023-11-28T20:13:15.814-05:00Comments on e-i-e-i-omg! The final chapter?: Wrestling with the Spirit of Christmas.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-36760897894439615192014-12-24T10:18:29.072-05:002014-12-24T10:18:29.072-05:00Thank you so much for the suggestion!Thank you so much for the suggestion!Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-75978426128325590172014-12-22T10:35:05.205-05:002014-12-22T10:35:05.205-05:00It's been so nice reading on your blog and som...It's been so nice reading on your blog and some others that I'm not alone in my non-love of Christmas. All the silly gifts we don't need, trying to figure out what to give people who don't need anything, spreading decisions all around the house just to figure out how to squeeze them back in the boxes a few weeks later and all the planning for get togethers to keep everyone happy. Ugh! But, believe it or not, I am doing better this year and last. At least I put up decorations and I'm working on cards and I'm doing less grumbling about it all. Lol. But, it will be nice to get it all over with and back to normal. Acorn to Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334558675705027610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-81963729822789320762014-12-19T11:27:43.974-05:002014-12-19T11:27:43.974-05:00Peggi - Thank you for this! I can use some of my ...Peggi - Thank you for this! I can use some of my stash for holiday appetizers! Jenyfer - things are looking up!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-8552982322261267852014-12-19T11:20:21.846-05:002014-12-19T11:20:21.846-05:00If it is the Red Pepper and Onion Relish it is rea...If it is the Red Pepper and Onion Relish it is really good mixed with Cream Cheese and eaten on crackers. I think it would be good baked on chicken also. So yummy!Peggihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457493902249241112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-28839957071781038382014-12-18T15:51:55.410-05:002014-12-18T15:51:55.410-05:00Susan - Yes, my dear Jersey, Jasmine and her heife...Susan - Yes, my dear Jersey, Jasmine and her heifer (now officially a "cow") Alice are boarded with my dairy farmer neighbor. I will try to get a picture this weekend - I visit every Sunday.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-62716902372250865862014-12-18T15:50:57.769-05:002014-12-18T15:50:57.769-05:00Susan - I am with you, as long as we can skip the ...Susan - I am with you, as long as we can skip the sacrifice.... :) Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-56606951596952720272014-12-18T15:48:51.212-05:002014-12-18T15:48:51.212-05:00Jaz - Boy, would I love to be your neighbor and on...Jaz - Boy, would I love to be your neighbor and on the receiving end of your amazing cooking!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-61175823244445714962014-12-18T15:48:21.830-05:002014-12-18T15:48:21.830-05:00Kristina - I do, too. I am determined to minimize...Kristina - I do, too. I am determined to minimize this year, so everything that I do not need or love, goes. I knew you were a believer in homemade!@Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-84741014014914654422014-12-18T14:03:24.164-05:002014-12-18T14:03:24.164-05:00Oops, forgot to ask about the cow. Totally missed ...Oops, forgot to ask about the cow. Totally missed you had one. Picture please.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-25471024019635146742014-12-18T14:01:53.665-05:002014-12-18T14:01:53.665-05:00You seem to have some nice things planned, small a...You seem to have some nice things planned, small and meaningful is the best way to go in my opinion. Knitting with my sister sounds like heaven but she is on another continent so not going to happen. I'm leaning towards Saturnalia, there was a reason for lights and good food at this time of year.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-71431708083457362352014-12-18T11:12:47.998-05:002014-12-18T11:12:47.998-05:00i believe in regifting! one man's garbage is ...i believe in regifting! one man's garbage is another man's treasure and all of that sort of thing! i make most of what i give to people too!jaz@octoberfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249328159454897124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-48449484229937411832014-12-18T10:39:02.955-05:002014-12-18T10:39:02.955-05:00Michelle - There is only so much space and time, i...Michelle - There is only so much space and time, isn't there? Somehow, the important parts of the holiday always are enjoyed - but OH, the stress! We've cut way back on the baking as well - my excuse of gluten intolerance has gotten me off the hook for everything except the nut balls.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-64494071375797987432014-12-18T10:37:39.885-05:002014-12-18T10:37:39.885-05:00Leigh - I guess we'll just have to come up wit...Leigh - I guess we'll just have to come up with our own traditions. It may be because my mother is of German descent, but traditions hold a treasured place in my heart. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-70335055725589876792014-12-18T07:57:06.085-05:002014-12-18T07:57:06.085-05:00If I cannot find the right person for the re-gifti...If I cannot find the right person for the re-gifting, I simply donate it. I too, am a big believer in homemade.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-41308546988216444722014-12-18T02:04:27.537-05:002014-12-18T02:04:27.537-05:00Makes me wonder how many people that relish has se...Makes me wonder how many people that relish has seen... "for gawds sake will someone open me up and taste for yourself???"<br /><br />I will only regift if I know someone will appreciate it more then me too!Janice Grinyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14363741660626407979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-6649882481747203532014-12-17T23:30:28.728-05:002014-12-17T23:30:28.728-05:00This year I feel like I'm on a runaway train t...This year I feel like I'm on a runaway train that won't be stopping at the Christmas station, and that is surprisingly okay with me. With another job on my plate I haven't had time to finish my Christmas cards, do any baking, etc., and I didn't help decorate our tree. There will be several holiday visits to or from that we've got to shoehorn in, and that's about it. Oh, and regifting is AWESOME if it's the right gift/recipient combo, just like any other gift. BUT . . . all tags MUST be removed. :-/Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-44883977709178790512014-12-17T19:12:13.372-05:002014-12-17T19:12:13.372-05:00YAY here too, especially if the gift can find a ha...YAY here too, especially if the gift can find a happier home. <br /><br />My son and his family are going to spend Christmas with her family. I'm relieved in a way because it means I don't have to drag out Christmas decorations and then put them away, along with the requisite dusting because of what I find when I move knik-knaks around. I only do it for the grandkids. <br /><br />It's true that commercialism has destroyed Christmas. It just doesn't seem to mean anything anymore. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-83597855060559010262014-12-17T16:43:09.016-05:002014-12-17T16:43:09.016-05:00Sandy - How do you feel about pepper relish..... :...Sandy - How do you feel about pepper relish..... :)))Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-66858907677385610452014-12-17T16:42:44.560-05:002014-12-17T16:42:44.560-05:00Charade - That is a wonderful idea. I think I hav...Charade - That is a wonderful idea. I think I have a package of them in the recycling. I don't know if I can make it before Christmas, but I could save the non-occasion cards I get and use those. Thank you for the inspiration!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-12690709834280408212014-12-17T16:40:05.140-05:002014-12-17T16:40:05.140-05:00Susan,
I'm say YAY! Re-gifting is a good thi...Susan,<br /><br />I'm say YAY! Re-gifting is a good thing:-)Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-44231006310980113392014-12-17T16:08:46.562-05:002014-12-17T16:08:46.562-05:00Here's an inexpensive little service project t...Here's an inexpensive little service project to get you out of the house and feeling festive. Take a stack of those Christmas/Holiday cards that you get in the mail as a come-on for more donations to your 'favorite' charity to your closest nursing home/senior living center. Help a few of the residents by addressing/writing cards to their friends, family, old neighbors, etc, as they dictate what they want to say. Provide stamps, and if you can't afford them, ask a neighbor or office co-workers to chip in. It's usually a good idea to arrange your time in advance with the facility manager, and you can even ask them to get addresses from family members beforehand. <br /><br />You can also do this periodically throughout the year, as communication with the 'outside world' is often difficult for those who no longer live in their own homes. Believe me, this little gift of your time means so much to some. And if you don't have any of those cards to re-gift, let me know and I'll rush a package of them to you.Charadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461603001722068211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-61125277822452269672014-12-17T15:45:20.644-05:002014-12-17T15:45:20.644-05:00Jenyfer - Pepper relish? FOUR jars? I agree, tha...Jenyfer - Pepper relish? FOUR jars? I agree, that is a most unusual gift for someone you don't know well. Frankly, even with someone you know well. Perhaps you can spread it around? I would be hard-pressed to know what to do with that much pepper relish. It's sort of like when I can it - there's no getting around having at least six pints of the stuff. And that can last me four years... It will be over soon enough - hang on!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-12181885622875157822014-12-17T15:43:05.546-05:002014-12-17T15:43:05.546-05:00Mrs DM - I will have to take a picture of Jasmine,...Mrs DM - I will have to take a picture of Jasmine, although the lighting in the dairy barn is almost as dismal as it's been outside for a week... :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-80969976118083587042014-12-17T15:29:22.242-05:002014-12-17T15:29:22.242-05:00I definitely re-gift but only if I make sure that ...I definitely re-gift but only if I make sure that the next recipient would truly appreciate the present and of course I make sure to remove any cards, etc. <br /><br />Funny - I received a gift this year from someone I work with - a box from Harry and David with four jars of (bell) pepper relish in it. Given that Harry and David makes all sorts of wonderful gourmet treats, I am sure they are great but also find it an odd choice when you don't know for sure that someone actually likes pepper relish?? I'm not sure that I will ever use them, hate to waste them, but also don't want to foist them on someone else who won't enjoy them. Sigh. <br /><br />Can Christmas be over yet??Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4030352031960855220.post-77802428539160137222014-12-17T15:24:03.831-05:002014-12-17T15:24:03.831-05:00Keep the joy going I say, but as long as it "...Keep the joy going I say, but as long as it "fits" the person....hand made anything is simply the best! I like the idea of antlers on anything that is non-deer/moose! :)MrsDuncanMahoganyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530532280823055509noreply@blogger.com