tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post8161973296884586268..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: All the Christmas News That’s Fit to PrintLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-41927482603190356542010-12-15T00:54:39.485-05:002010-12-15T00:54:39.485-05:00I love Christmas cards, Susie. I must confess, Chr...I love Christmas cards, Susie. I must confess, Christmas seems to oftentimes (most times) sneak up way before I'm ready. So often, my cards are sent out in time for New Year's instead. I love the old-fashioned cards that look like they came from the 50s or 60s, with all the glitter and chubby-faced kids.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52344181187942681612010-12-14T07:55:53.374-05:002010-12-14T07:55:53.374-05:00"Christmas cards are to me a tether to a frie..."Christmas cards are to me a tether to a friend"..... I LOVE that!!!Cheryl Klarichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633250643087095689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80961839389178786072010-12-14T00:42:48.940-05:002010-12-14T00:42:48.940-05:00I found you from Adventures of the Grigg Boys. I ...I found you from Adventures of the Grigg Boys. I love your site. I’m going to poke around a little bit, but don’t worry I’ll put everything back where I found it!!Katehttp://www.recommendeddailydose.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-16564664064941627942010-12-13T17:07:03.757-05:002010-12-13T17:07:03.757-05:00Hi Karl! Thanks for coming by today. You're ri...Hi Karl! Thanks for coming by today. You're right about being a blessing. I think cards and letters are a tangible way to lift someone's spirits, offer encouragement, or show them friendship. I'll try to keep that in mind when I send out cards. I appreciate you visiting today.<br /><br />Anita Mae, someone asked me today if they could stop by the house. Normally, my house is untidy Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-68296323647744178992010-12-13T16:15:06.706-05:002010-12-13T16:15:06.706-05:00I'm with Susie - really Niki - a DVD? Sure, sh...I'm with Susie - really Niki - a DVD? Sure, show us up. LOL<br /><br />And Susie - I only sound organized. I sent out the 2 US bound parcels while I was in North Dakota last week, but I still have to send to my mom. And yes, my house is a wreck. I've a little of everything done... boxes everywhere... only a couple baked items in the freezer to show for the past few days. <br /><br />Karl Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-47501820589423510212010-12-13T16:03:33.855-05:002010-12-13T16:03:33.855-05:00I love getting cards, too, and enjoy getting a gli...I love getting cards, too, and enjoy getting a glimpse at the senders heart and activities. But even without a note, I'm still so thankful that someone thought of me.Karlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153576167918876364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-32791639034631633362010-12-13T15:04:31.364-05:002010-12-13T15:04:31.364-05:00A DVD movie with Powerpoint, Niki? Wow! That's...A DVD movie with Powerpoint, Niki? Wow! That's impressive! Handmade cards are a lot of work, too. You're a creative person.<br /><br />I truly feel like Christmas is sneaking up on me. The tree is up, but little else is done and the house is a disaster. I just realized I should probably start thinking about a Christmas menu. So I can actually go to the store before, say, next Friday.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-41968839287480979172010-12-13T15:01:57.702-05:002010-12-13T15:01:57.702-05:00Deb, I hear it's like spring in southern Calif...Deb, I hear it's like spring in southern California. Someone I know and love is sitting on her porch, basking in the sun, right now. Sigh. I'm wearing a turtleneck and wrapped in a blanket.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-52935307767300562132010-12-13T15:00:40.851-05:002010-12-13T15:00:40.851-05:00Lisa, this is such a hectic time of year. I think ...Lisa, this is such a hectic time of year. I think life in general is pretty hectic and I am always amazed by how much you and other young moms get done. I feel like I'm constantly deciding what can get cut and what has to get done. Christmas cards and little notes are definitely on the cut list.<br /><br />You're definitely a better Facebook-er than I am. :-)Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-15185663746957468882010-12-13T14:57:32.136-05:002010-12-13T14:57:32.136-05:00Anita Mae, you are so organized. Good for you for ...Anita Mae, you are so organized. Good for you for getting your parcels out already. Today is (supposedly) the busiest shipping day in the US. I just spoke to someone who stood in line for 30 minutes this morning to use the automated machine at the PO. Ugh!<br /><br />I like Nativity and Victorian Christmas cards, too. :-)<br /><br />Thanks!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37056895370581689252010-12-13T14:39:12.543-05:002010-12-13T14:39:12.543-05:00I have no clue what I'm doing this year. We...I have no clue what I'm doing this year. We've done store-bought cards, handmade cards, photo cards, newsletters, even a DVD card with a Powerpoint movie of family pictures for the year.<br />This year, I just don't feel like taking the time to do all the Christmas stuff... <br /><br />Deb, it's quite lovely here in Colorado right now. Strange.Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-15966549323996200282010-12-13T12:13:08.196-05:002010-12-13T12:13:08.196-05:00Lisa, seeing as how I expect you to publish before...Lisa, seeing as how I expect you to publish before me, I agree. You have important issues to attend to.<br /><br />Speaking of Currier and Ives...Is there any nice weather out there on the continent? Mexico, perhaps?<br />I noticed it was snowing in NC this morning...Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-59416532266499565522010-12-13T10:49:54.611-05:002010-12-13T10:49:54.611-05:00I'm terrible about hand-writing notes. I love ...I'm terrible about hand-writing notes. I love the idea, but somehow never get around to it. In fact, I don't even e-mail or facebook as much as I should. It's just so hard to make it a priority when there are other concerns jostling for attention.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26815831254540487132010-12-13T10:10:15.981-05:002010-12-13T10:10:15.981-05:00Susie, thanks for the reminder. I still have to ge...Susie, thanks for the reminder. I still have to get mine out. Last year I didn't send any. The most I've ever mailed was 28 and over the years that's dwindled down to about a dozen via snail mail. <br /><br />Yesterday when I walked into our small country church, I saw the Christmas card piles. There used to be only 8 but now there's 19 or so. A pile for each family lined up alongAnita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-36969085462035187132010-12-13T09:27:47.247-05:002010-12-13T09:27:47.247-05:00Deb, I love the idea of a personal note. I used to...Deb, I love the idea of a personal note. I used to write those but I haven't really done that since I had kids.<br /><br />Letter writing seems to be a dying art. I have a box full of special letters -- from my husband, parents, grandparents, etc. But everything's email and text now. (I wonder what effect this might have, in a historical sense. Letters written by historical figures often Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88442989045273691652010-12-13T09:18:23.637-05:002010-12-13T09:18:23.637-05:00Good morning! While it doesn't look a bit like...Good morning! While it doesn't look a bit like a Currier & Ives card at my house today, it does resemble something out of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer: fog.<br /><br />Dina, I love the idea of a short story with the family as characters. Spies, pirates, pioneers...how fun!<br /><br />I hope you have a great time with your big party! Sixteen is something to celebrate!Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-53348308529820407472010-12-13T08:27:09.707-05:002010-12-13T08:27:09.707-05:00I am such a loser. No cards out, so far, only one ...I am such a loser. No cards out, so far, only one card "in". But I do love newsletters from people. I know they cause some to roll their eyes, but I appreciate them.<br /><br />I think I'll just write personal notes to people this year that I should have sent cards to. An unexpected card can be appreciated more than a rushed, obligatory one and I used to do those myself.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79739604062171937442010-12-13T08:18:36.657-05:002010-12-13T08:18:36.657-05:00Haven't thought of Christmas cards yet. Need t...Haven't thought of Christmas cards yet. Need to get past a giant Sweet Sixteen party for my daughter this weekend first. Then maybe an email version.<br /><br />My pastor always does his yearly newsletter like a short story. Maybe the family members are all spies or super heroes or something. I look forward to those.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.com