tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20241387.post116689134348840168..comments2023-12-23T08:35:20.787-08:00Comments on Purly Victorious: blue suede christmascarlita deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12275266663950634890noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20241387.post-1167506560666565242006-12-30T11:22:00.000-08:002006-12-30T11:22:00.000-08:00Forgive me for not knowing what the heck a shift ...Forgive me for not knowing what the heck a shift was, at SnB. Now I want one but there will be no purchasing of matter...until I move and assuming I find an apartment in 17 days...that is 2/3 the size of mine! Sing it with me, AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR <BR/><BR/>And may 2007 wear your deamgirl wig.oxDarcyArtsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08347652271406636176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20241387.post-1167355325817408862006-12-28T17:22:00.000-08:002006-12-28T17:22:00.000-08:00You guys, I can't thank you enough for your suppor...You guys, I can't thank you enough for your supportive words, and for sharing some of your experiences with me. I had a wonderful Christmas with my boy, my mother's favorite person, so a day with him isn't half bad.<BR/><BR/>Mrs. Mommy, Happy New Year! I was wondering what you and hubby and the girls were up to. I've missed your visits. Much love to you!<BR/><BR/>h*AP*Py NeW *YEaR, everyone!carlita deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12275266663950634890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20241387.post-1167218735269284882006-12-27T03:25:00.000-08:002006-12-27T03:25:00.000-08:00You know, they say Christmas is for kids, and I th...You know, they say Christmas is for kids, and I think it's about more than Santa. It's because by the time you reach adulthood, you've probably suffered some kind of loss that takes the glow off the Christmas bulbs, if you know what I mean.<BR/><BR/>I think losing your mother is especially hard. (My mother, gone 4 years; my grandmother, gone 3 years). No matter who else you have around you, there is something about having your mom that allows you to always revert to "child" mode. When you are scared or lonely or frustrated, you can turn to the woman who can make everything all right. I tried to explain this to my husband, who didn't quite get it, and maybe I was a bit harsh. He is a wonderful man, but he lacks the female caretaking gene, if that's what I'm thinking of, that both of these women had for me. They loved me just for being me and they got joy out of making me happy. There aren't many people in the world who can do that for you. (You're there for Schmin like that, right?) <BR/><BR/>A month after my mother died, the adult care home called me to say that it was time to put my grandmother in a real nursing home or make other arrangements for 24-hour care. And all I could think was, "I don't want to be the grownup anymore."<BR/><BR/>It sucks to not have a choice about that.<BR/><BR/>But enough. Maybe, if nothing else, you got some perspective on this whole thing, and you can deal with it better now. The holidays have a way of bringing out stuff like this, don't they?<BR/><BR/>Enjoy Dreamgirls.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20241387.post-1167179431358124412006-12-26T16:30:00.000-08:002006-12-26T16:30:00.000-08:00I love your yarncakes. What is it about a center-...I love your yarncakes. What is it about a center-pull cake that immediately makes the yarn look a gazillion times more lovely than it did before? And when you're talking about loverly yarn to begin with, well, that's just off the charts!<BR/><BR/>To be honest, I like the plans you have for xmas. I think, maybe starting next year, we're gonna ween off the San Diego ventures. It just takes way too much energy, especially when I'd rather spend the time "reflecting on the previous year" (i.e., sleeping 'til noon).MonkeyGurrrrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10807795685557216627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20241387.post-1167008401729906092006-12-24T17:00:00.000-08:002006-12-24T17:00:00.000-08:00Hi There! It has been quite a while since I've bee...Hi There!<BR/><BR/> It has been quite a while since I've been able to check you out here.<BR/> <BR/>You've been quite busy between here and the yellow short-shorts! I'll bet that was mad-crazy fun!<BR/> <BR/>Your Knitting is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!<BR/> <BR/>I will make it a point to look out for your and Schmin's analysis of Dreamgirls--I am a bit jaded, however still dying to know how good it really is... <BR/><BR/>And finally May you & yours have a Blessed and Merry Christmas & may this season bring forth memories of your Mother that will soothe your heart.Mrs. Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397182105776273704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20241387.post-1167003204333758302006-12-24T15:33:00.000-08:002006-12-24T15:33:00.000-08:00What a wonderful entry! YOu really have a way with...What a wonderful entry! YOu really have a way with words! Love the yarn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20241387.post-1166917543667433052006-12-23T15:45:00.000-08:002006-12-23T15:45:00.000-08:00Oh Carla! I'm so glad you love the swift. I used...Oh Carla! I'm so glad you love the swift. I used it for about 5 years and found it quite trust-worthy in making beautiful "yarn cakes." By the way, your yarn cakes pictured look extremely promising. Sometimes, I just like to pile up the cakes on the table and not even knit anything with them. They ae beautiful all on their own.<BR/><BR/>I empathize with you about missing your Mom. My Dad passed away 2-1/2 years ago. Every Chanukah, we'd have a big family party. My Dad was the one that handed out the gifts to all of us kids. Even though our gift giving had stopped in recent years, Dad always enjoyed having the family over for the holiday, lighting the candles, eating latkes and generally having fun with everyone. It's just not the same without him. Sigh.<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful Christmas with your family!<BR/><BR/>Hugs!Ellen Bloomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03153459009479689234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20241387.post-1166915906559090022006-12-23T15:18:00.000-08:002006-12-23T15:18:00.000-08:00I can totally empathize with you. I've been feeli...I can totally empathize with you. I've been feeling blue, which means I should be seeking more of which brings me great joy: YARN! :)<BR/><BR/>Love the swift! I just have a winder and really really REALLY should get my hands on one of those. I'd be winding yarn all day long. Hee.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas to you and yours!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com