tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post5537111110678463446..comments2024-03-28T12:12:29.813-07:00Comments on The Burrow: A Thanksgiving OlioAshleigh Burroughshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790757220725900941noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-81826913237156756492012-11-26T19:03:48.068-07:002012-11-26T19:03:48.068-07:00I have to go with ForestGirl - to the pool! This ...I have to go with ForestGirl - to the pool! This weather won't last forever, so seize the day and enter the water. I'm sorry Thanksgiving was hard for you, not having your daughter had to be difficult. My Mom was always gracious about it when we didn't come home, but she missed us. This is such an emotionally freighted time of year. Jim & I have pretty much stepped off the holidays. We have a 14 inch white tree and chili pepper lights stuck to the windshield of the bus and that's about it for decorating. Christmas day we'll go mountain biking and then eat lamb chops.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-80118308284954672822012-11-26T14:25:58.548-07:002012-11-26T14:25:58.548-07:00I'm thankful to have found your blog. I start...I'm thankful to have found your blog. I started reading you prior to the bad thing that happened. I was thankful to be able to follow your progress and cheer with each step forward. You are an inspiration and I feel blessed to "knowing" you. HugsBellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667915503988072547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-55244546962211569652012-11-26T10:38:40.892-07:002012-11-26T10:38:40.892-07:00ForestGirl, you're sweet! I should not admit ...ForestGirl, you're sweet! I should not admit this, I guess, but I always can find a way to cheer myself up in a very selfish way. I just lose myself in my paints. ;) I also think I should have explained a bit more.....I have learned that feeling happy and joyful is a choice and I conciously choose joy and gratitude every day of my life, so those old holiday blues don't stand much of a chance with me anymore. Bless you.Sharon Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090039934805352441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-55351637303698125172012-11-26T10:24:17.214-07:002012-11-26T10:24:17.214-07:00Choose the pool! You can decorate a little at a ti...Choose the pool! You can decorate a little at a time around pool time. Have you shared your brownie recipe before? Or would you consider sharing it? I love good brownies and if you send yours out as gifts, they must be great.<br /><br />Sharon Kay - I congratulate you on avoiding the craziness that is holiday shopping! Do you think that volunteering somewhere would help you? So many agencies need help at this time of year that you could find a good fit for you somewhere and that might help you find more happiness in the season. I work at The Salvation Army so that of course is my personal favorite but there are so many to choose from.ForestGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-23922545594331949892012-11-26T09:55:27.889-07:002012-11-26T09:55:27.889-07:00<3 Thanksgiving is my favorite along with Hallo...<3 Thanksgiving is my favorite along with Halloween...every year that goes by, Christmas just seems to get more & more out of hand. We just got back into Phoenix last night & I'm a little blue myself to tell you the truth.<br />Time to buck up & get through another holiday season and then turn 36. :/ LoLTennismomazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06648275865147710529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-88557620714944341932012-11-26T09:03:25.037-07:002012-11-26T09:03:25.037-07:00Mostly, I just look forward to both Thanksgiving a...Mostly, I just look forward to both Thanksgiving and Christmas being over and done with. I ignore them both, best I can. I used to get really depressed, but with the passage of time, that has improved greatly. My mom's downhiil spiral began on Thanksgiving Day and she died the day after Christmas. I seldom get to be with either of my children or grandchildren. I think there's lots of people like me who basically endure, rather than celebrate the season. However, these days, instead of feeling sad and depressed, I am rather pleased that I have escaped the typical craziness that begins the day after Halloween. I avoid shopping, like the plague. Of course, I do that all the time anyway. I ramble. I should just say that I send you hugs for the pain in your heart. Finding your blog has been a real gift to me this last year and I'm truly grateful for it. I'm glad you feel the love that so many have for you.Sharon Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090039934805352441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-48250878856602142382012-11-26T08:38:16.316-07:002012-11-26T08:38:16.316-07:00Hi AB, it's good to be back home. We spent Tha...Hi AB, it's good to be back home. We spent Thanksgiving eating spaghetti and then going to Epcot to see the fireworks. Hubby was beaming because the Redskins won. He and my little man were wearing their jerseys with pride. We had an interesting vacation. My little guy likes to run off; so at times it was quite stressful trying to chase him through crowds of people. <br /><br />I thought of you on Thanksgiving and am glad you were able to get out of your funk. This is a hard time of year for many and everyone thinks about those that are gone or not near. <br /><br />Now, I have to go back and read Friday's tip about shopping local. I started to read it in bed last night, but was distracted by my toddler. <br /><br />Happy Monday. <br /><br /><br />Megan xxx<br /><br />P.S. I'll send you a link to our Flickr pixs in Email today/tomorrow. MShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622415628314992252noreply@blogger.com