~Running towards the window, he opened it, Golden sunlight,Heavenly sky,sweet fresh air,merry bells. "Oh, Glorious, Glorious! What is today my fine young fellow?" The young fellow replied,"Today,Sir? Why it is Christmas."
"It is Christmas!" said Scrooge to himself. "I have not missed it!"
Ever afterwards, and it was always said of him, that he, Scrooge knew how to keep Christmas well. So, may that be truly said of us, and all of us. And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Everyone.
~A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens~Happy Christmas to All~

*Happy Christmas Eve*
~Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse,the stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.The children were nestled all snug in there beds while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads~
This lyrical Christmas Eve call on good boys and girl was first published in the Troy Sentinel on December 23,1823, one year after Clement Clarke Moore had read his joyful poem aloud to family and friends in New York City. May the imagination and joyous spirit you felt once upon a time fill your heart this day~

~Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words,and never stops at all, and sweetest in the gale is heard; and sore must be the storm that could abash the little bird that kept so many warm. I've heard it in the chillest land, and on the strangest sea; Yet, never,in extremity, It asked a crumb of me~ Emily Dickinson

~Reflect upon your present Blessings of which every man has many,not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some~ Charles Dickens~

**The Blizzard of 2009**
*** Make a snow angel

** Have a seat and a cup of hot cocoa

And what a blizzard it was! It truely is looking a lot like Christmas now. Measurement 20". I myself am a Long Islander, but lived up state NY for a number of years. The accumulation of snow up there, is soooo much more. I had a good chuckle when the broadcasters were getting so spun up about this storm coming in. The national gaurd was in preparation for this, the plows and sanders were all in place. It realy made me giggle . Its only snow.**

If you realy don't have anywhere to go....stay home. If you have to drive...go slow. My suggestion, stay home and have a bowl of chili and hot cocoa. And cozy up!

~Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree~ I wanted to share this amazing tree with you. It is on display at the Port Jefferson Village Center at Harborfront Park. Members of the Paper Folders Association, have acquired these ornaments from the Museum Of Natural History. The decorating of this tree has been a work in progress since the early 90's. Every year since, a new ornament is added. Each ornament is created by members of the Origami Guild. The theme of course, marine life. From all the mermaids and artists we appreciate this creation. Thank you

~What a woman never has enough of...............

~ Shoes of course~ Perhaps perched on a shelf in your bou'doier. Glitter your world..and shoes. Do you think the Queen herself would approve? created by Therese Kramer