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New Year's Resolutions

By BlueSkies

 

While the partridge still roots in the pear tree and the yule log continues to glow,

our thoughts turn to the new year and our plans begin to grow.

 Always proceed with caution and heed wise words you have heard.

Don't be lulled by the warmth of the yule log fire or the cooing of the bi...

05.01.26 05:03 AM - Comment(s)

A CRIB FOR CHRISTMAS

By BlueSkies

One of our local TV stations is sponsoring a Christmas toy drive. People are asked to donate new toys in their original wrappers. 


This reminds me of the year I was told that if I were to leave my doll’s bed in the living room before I went to bed, one of Santa's elves would take it away and t...


16.12.25 12:07 PM - Comment(s)

Life’s Railway to Christmas

By BlueSkies

This morning, I awoke with the words of a hymn in my mind. I can remember my mother singing it as she did housework when I was a child. I went to one of my bookcases and found an old hymnal. The hymn Life's Railway to Heaven was on page 200. The publication date was 1896 - one hundred twen...

04.12.25 06:24 AM - Comment(s)

 DO AS I SAY. NOT AS I DO!

By BlueSkies

When you have a “good idea,” write it down immediately!  Don’t wait!  If you wait, the magic will disappear.


  I believe I recently told you this.  Unfortunately, I ignored my own advice.  I had two great ideas to share with you, but by the time I got around to finding a penc...


07.11.25 12:57 PM - Comment(s)

Dear Friends, We’ve all had our moments of self-doubt.  We’ve enthusiastically volunteered to head a committee, plan an event, and host 25 relatives for a get-together, only to feel overwhelmed in the process.  “Whatever possessed me?  I must have been out of my mind to say “yes” when I was asked!  I won’t do that again.”    No, of course you won’t - until next time! Lots of luck! Mary

By BlueSkies

 Remind me – why am I doing this?

  I cannot stop until it’s finished – whatever finished may be.

  I started early so as not to be late. It made no difference that I was slow.

  Now I’m tired and still don’t know – Why am I doing this?

  Remind me – Why did I say I would?

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23.09.25 05:15 AM - Comment(s)