Category Archives: holiday mood

Christmas stalking

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Deanna

A Christmas post has been on my mind, ever since we returned from a week-plus in Seattle, visiting family and friends, staying in my brother’s cool house. Richard and Manny live beside the light rail station, from whence you can whoosh toward downtown, where interesting sights abound. Since we came home, though, I haven’t had … Continue reading →

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freebie

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Deanna

Because my days have been brimfull, I haven’t posted a post in a while. Am hoping to amend that soon, but in the meantime there’s a free Kindle download of Saying Goodbye available, here. A present from Dream of Things books (until the promotion ends at midnight). What I’d like to do is share why … Continue reading →

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dazzle in the dark

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Deanna

A cold December morning it is. And goodness and mercy are around me. Dark, dark days and bright, bright lights. Wowee lights, as my son used to call them, when we would drive around to see twinkles on the houses. One place a few blocks down we’ve dubbed the landing strip. The homeowners there simply … Continue reading →

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threes

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Deanna

Sick today, mostly. Am recovering well. Friend tissue box. Raggedy coughs annoying. Voice on vacation. Silence is difficult. Family: joyful, away. Two church communities. Same faithful celebration. Home: Ben Hur. My favorite Heston. Old movie slowness. Still, wonderful story. Three days wondering. Drama: skies, hills. Saddest tale, except, inevitably, finally, healing: he is risen.

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holiday shamble, pretty all right

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Deanna

It’s Christmas time, and time for a little gratefulness, joy, and humility on my part. A holiday is a holy day – for me this holy “day” always lasts two or three weeks. For good or ill, the ordinary workings of life slip to the sidelines, as my family celebrates the birthdays of two children … Continue reading →

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‘twer the hours before and after

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Deanna

Came the night and kitchen utensils clacking. No ghostly presence, no wampyres lurking, just a woman clad in a long, white-sleeved sleep shirt stirring vegetables and meat into a sweet potato stew. Morning brought the swift breaths of exercise, then a daughter’s cheerful hug and bright eyes. She arrived just as a husband finished step-ladder … Continue reading →

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cheered

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Deanna

When I get a chance to sit lately, it’s felt like coming off a long shift in some over-houred factory. I’m tired. We had much stuff packed into the past three months. Not as much as many of you did, I’m sure, but for me it’s been way more than usual. Reaching the final days … Continue reading →

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red, green, and white

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Deanna

This is rare enough around here.But to get the white stuff along with Christmas cheeriness. Wow.It’s cause for riding off to rejoice with friends.Not that I did. I tried to contribute to holiday cheer by capturing the moon and trees and snow. My pic’s either kinda wonky or artistic.For tomorrow they forecast more wintriness. Maybe … Continue reading →

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cozy up

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Deanna

For you who might be chilled and away from lovely, ambient heat.Or, if you’re warm like me and have let the real fire go out already. Dust off a good book. Feet up, music in the background. Enjoy. (Ignore football.)

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