tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post4647666449719860254..comments2023-11-02T04:03:49.587-07:00Comments on GOT ART?: Ditto on the Christmas Decorating and a Little Depression?Sherry Goodloehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00479849071623247298noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-8458862159123684352009-12-07T19:47:38.037-08:002009-12-07T19:47:38.037-08:00I followed Louise's link to your blog, althoug...I followed Louise's link to your blog, although I think I've been here before. I was so excited about Christmas this year. I even started in August making little quiltlets, handmade Christmas cards, and tip-ins (altered art pages) to send to my friends. I was talking Christmas before Halloween and when Thanksgiving got here, I drug out my lovely ornaments the day after, and set the boxes in the kitchen, ready to distribute each cherished ornament to its proper room. <br /><br />As soon as I had the trees in place, the lights on the lighted tree, and the candles glowing, all the magic left. Many things caused this, part of which was the loss of my computer address book. I still don't have all my cards, made and ready to go in August, sent to people because I have no idea what their address is. I almost wrote something on my blog about my feelings, but reading your message showed me how others might feel the same as I. Thank you for such an inspiring and heartfelt blog post.<br /><br />BTW, I LOVE the Ditto photo. Now that is funny!!Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-36355295455807415582009-12-06T14:56:04.106-08:002009-12-06T14:56:04.106-08:00You've shared some very good ideas here Sherry...You've shared some very good ideas here Sherry. I think I get a touch of that Holiday Depression! I try to go to the gym every day/night during the month of December to help ward off the blues.<br />Smiles-<br />Melissa<br />PS- I like your Christmas music selection. Try the group "Straigh No Chaser"...I think you'll like them.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613010676394678279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-7302408186941732572009-12-04T17:58:28.501-08:002009-12-04T17:58:28.501-08:00Hi. first visit here. Came from Louise's blog....Hi. first visit here. Came from Louise's blog.... going to link to yoru blog too! Thanks for you words!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-91627225693772159992009-12-04T15:38:37.550-08:002009-12-04T15:38:37.550-08:00Hope you don't mind I have linked this on my b...Hope you don't mind I have linked this on my blog also... hopped here via Louise... I think there is something to getting older with Christmas.Lyneenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125874451730814963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-37756344074043245232009-12-04T05:15:32.817-08:002009-12-04T05:15:32.817-08:00And I just corrected my blog post to spell your na...And I just corrected my blog post to spell your name right!Louise (KardKrazy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12999754928358210519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-68443874337793508532009-12-04T04:16:32.441-08:002009-12-04T04:16:32.441-08:00Sheri, what a fabulous public service announcement...Sheri, what a fabulous public service announcement. I must link it on my blog. Let's bring back the true meaning of Christmas.<br />Gotta say though, you really had some wattage on that cottage:) Looked pretty cool....and I'm assuming that was your house.Louise (KardKrazy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12999754928358210519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-26601548412879440142009-12-01T11:03:24.585-08:002009-12-01T11:03:24.585-08:00Cheers to that! Christmas simplified... I hear yo...Cheers to that! Christmas simplified... I hear you. I feel it! I thought I was just getting too lazy to do up the house the way I have in the past! I am skipping all the outdoor lights and lawn decor this year. The girls won't be putting trees up in their room like they normally do, and I'm not decorating the basement. Heck, if I'm lucky I won't even cook a meal on Christmas :) I wonder if McDonalds will be open.... hehe. I refuse to give up eggnog though!Tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14640899946191564645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-78101219651692143052009-12-01T07:54:30.100-08:002009-12-01T07:54:30.100-08:00Thanks for sharing, Sherry! You've touched on ...Thanks for sharing, Sherry! You've touched on some things I have been encountering during the holidays! God Bless you!SEWButterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629129775841036996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-62058980732659422202009-11-30T09:09:08.756-08:002009-11-30T09:09:08.756-08:00So true Sherry! I'm stressin' right now be...So true Sherry! I'm stressin' right now because I need to finish making Christmas gifts, although this is self induced as I have a tendency to wait until the last minute! LOL.I just can't get into making Christmas gifts in July. Love that tree! Enjoy the holidays!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072605121910904434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-67109320153388434052009-11-30T05:48:27.428-08:002009-11-30T05:48:27.428-08:00Since I'm Jewish, I don't have the whole d...Since I'm Jewish, I don't have the whole decorating dilemma. I do however, relate totally to the depression issue. I think people sometimes have unrealistic expectations around holidays. Looking for the "perfect" holiday. Making up for past less than perfect celebrations. Wanting everything to be "just so." Hunting down the "perfect" presents. That is too damn stressful! I just try to surround myself with like minded people who are happy to be with those they love and don't care about what's hanging on walls or in windows or if the roast is over cooked. <br />Relax and enjoy.<br />EileenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-28781818863600704522009-11-30T04:42:43.119-08:002009-11-30T04:42:43.119-08:00Thanks for the heartfelt post Sherry! I too gave ...Thanks for the heartfelt post Sherry! I too gave up on Christmas decorating recently and have enjoyed the holidays even more knowing there wasn't major work undecorating in January. I like to think that as we get older we get smarter :)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06625656423693596950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-62995790379012739932009-11-29T19:36:39.328-08:002009-11-29T19:36:39.328-08:00I'm glad you did the research and shared with...I'm glad you did the research and shared with us. I agree. I like to keep things simple...and its ok.Charmingdesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575363077109065288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-51864609209602866932009-11-29T15:32:00.324-08:002009-11-29T15:32:00.324-08:00Hello, Sherry, hope the holidays are good to you a...Hello, Sherry, hope the holidays are good to you and relax them away the best that we can right?!! I appreciate your post and suggestions and they are helpful-thank you :)<br />Hugs to you,<br />TamiTamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516015005905530088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-57982992032728270992009-11-29T14:44:50.488-08:002009-11-29T14:44:50.488-08:00Sherry, I hear you, and I feel the same way. The ...Sherry, I hear you, and I feel the same way. The wreath on the door is the way to go. In past years I would leave decoration up until way past Valentine's Day, especially the angels and the lights, they made me feel better in those dark midwest winters. Now that I am in Florida, we shall see. I think it is still the Wreath on the door and some angels, that's it. I've still got BOXES!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05950022228665442583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-70339546282682814082009-11-29T14:27:28.307-08:002009-11-29T14:27:28.307-08:00Thank you SHERRY!!!
I laughed really hard - Your h...Thank you SHERRY!!!<br />I laughed really hard - Your heart felt words-ITS OKAY-Cindy Wears Many Hatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345692514477161303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-11353601273401639002009-11-29T14:13:00.153-08:002009-11-29T14:13:00.153-08:00Your words touched the range of feelings within me...Your words touched the range of feelings within me at this time of year. Thank you for sharing so eloquently. My heart has been in the same place as yours. Going through the passages of time and from being a child to having children and beyond. A time when joy, togetherness,celebration and love should all coexist and mingle and dance together. In actuality, it can be a time of reflection, sadness, of being overwhelmed a time of self pity. This is when faith and spirit come in, to light the candle of a better tomorrow, a reminder that we are mere mortals, and a time to analyze ourselves and what is good in our lives. Best wishes.One Woman's Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583825153877354947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2298525660428051416.post-83291724260551104662009-11-29T12:24:43.917-08:002009-11-29T12:24:43.917-08:00let me be the FIRST to say...AMEN, AMEN, AMEN! No...let me be the FIRST to say...AMEN, AMEN, AMEN! Now how do I convince the "GoldenGirls" of this philosophy?<br />xoxoxoxLezlei Ann Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872533342680727074noreply@blogger.com