tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post2594163047847314857..comments2024-03-19T07:11:01.638-04:00Comments on Exquisitely Unremarkable : There Is No Perfect Christmas ~ Or Is There? Kim http://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-13182708066521160652017-12-12T09:28:47.049-05:002017-12-12T09:28:47.049-05:00Thank you, Nancy. It's perfect! ❤️Thank you, Nancy. It's perfect! ❤️Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-29892030776155600962017-12-12T09:25:35.732-05:002017-12-12T09:25:35.732-05:00Kim, I was going to write some witty reply, but am...Kim, I was going to write some witty reply, but am at loss for anything that would match your heart. Just thank you. Mom2347https://www.blogger.com/profile/11256458807410764078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-13834337266437292312016-01-05T18:08:05.824-05:002016-01-05T18:08:05.824-05:00Thank you so much, my friend. I am grateful for yo...Thank you so much, my friend. I am grateful for your kind words and friendship. The more I reflect on this post, I think that it really is true not only during the holidays but every day. I wish you nothing but wonderful in 2016 and I hope your Christmas was lovely and filled with joyful moments. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-76702280988785622632016-01-05T17:19:05.671-05:002016-01-05T17:19:05.671-05:00Well, I am definitely very late to posting on this...Well, I am definitely very late to posting on this amazing post... but I concur wholeheartedly with you Kim... the true joy about the holidays comes when you accept that things won't be perfect and just relax and enjoy the beautiful moments as they come! You write from the heart and speak words of truth...I appreciate you and your friendship, and pray that this year holds special blessings for you in ways you've never imagined. Much love to you dear friend! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-79221167767865895092015-12-31T13:36:37.658-05:002015-12-31T13:36:37.658-05:00Thank you, Judy. It’s been a rough few years and t...Thank you, Judy. It’s been a rough few years and the Pollyanna part of me is just starting to resurface once again…realizing that things are what they are and it’s up to us to find the perfect in every day. Thanks for sharing, I love the feedback and perspective! So glad your Christmas was lovely! Happy 2016! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-52729836345163632662015-12-30T20:42:01.503-05:002015-12-30T20:42:01.503-05:00Kim, I guess what they say is true! Once you put o...Kim, I guess what they say is true! Once you put on you big-girl pants (sweatpants) you see things the way they really are. Christmas is perfect in the eyes of an 8 year old, and I'm here to tell you as someone pushing into the late part of life that they are looking pretty perfect once again. Maybe perfect was lost a little in between but now it's back. For me, I've become to realize that life's too short to do otherwise..Happy New Year..Judy P. S. This was a great post BTW..Judy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-78296880444044546822015-12-30T12:13:29.945-05:002015-12-30T12:13:29.945-05:00Thank you so much, J. What we make of it should be...Thank you so much, J. What we make of it should be my new mantra! It was a lovely day after all and I hope that your Christmas was a joyous day... filled with music!! I wish you all the best in 2016 and thank you for all the lovely visits. You always make me glad I shared. :) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-71182877990938783462015-12-30T12:11:04.207-05:002015-12-30T12:11:04.207-05:00Comfy pants and fajita's were so fun! I hope y...Comfy pants and fajita's were so fun! I hope your Christmas was fun, too, Kimberley and big hugs your way!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-83202436507061713502015-12-30T12:10:21.404-05:002015-12-30T12:10:21.404-05:00I think we all look back at Christmases that have ...I think we all look back at Christmases that have passed...well, if it they good times, anyway....and think that is how it's supposed to be done! I guess that growing up, in my case, is realizing that supposed to and perfect are just words and being with what is, is most important. I know your Christmas celebration is going to be in January and I hope it is wonderful...perfect or not! xoxoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-30568522446283960782015-12-30T12:07:34.453-05:002015-12-30T12:07:34.453-05:00Merry Christmas, Helen. I hope your day was wonder...Merry Christmas, Helen. I hope your day was wonderful! :) <br />Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-43472665981173024442015-12-30T12:06:19.867-05:002015-12-30T12:06:19.867-05:00Thank you, Su. I am sorry for your mom. I hope tha...Thank you, Su. I am sorry for your mom. I hope that your Christmas was wonderful...perfect for you! :) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-60537686080108112972015-12-30T12:05:31.448-05:002015-12-30T12:05:31.448-05:00All so very true, Doreen! Thanks for weighing in. ...All so very true, Doreen! Thanks for weighing in. Here’s to enjoying the here and now! xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-76399481115224616492015-12-30T12:00:54.634-05:002015-12-30T12:00:54.634-05:00Thank you, Poppy. I hope you Christmas was merry a...Thank you, Poppy. I hope you Christmas was merry and bright!! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-9638228545853756272015-12-30T12:00:27.647-05:002015-12-30T12:00:27.647-05:00Thank you, Jan. Best in 2016!Thank you, Jan. Best in 2016!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-23651367693011348842015-12-30T11:50:19.858-05:002015-12-30T11:50:19.858-05:00So glad you could relate, Sandi. Lots of pressure ...So glad you could relate, Sandi. Lots of pressure to create a perfect day, isn't there. Sounds like you have found your happy medium. I am sure it was a great day! Thanks so much for the visit! :) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-82800436184902942112015-12-30T11:49:03.890-05:002015-12-30T11:49:03.890-05:00Those onions get me every time. xoThose onions get me every time. xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-15542988047931388752015-12-29T23:59:05.544-05:002015-12-29T23:59:05.544-05:00I love you, Kim. And I love this post. Oh and no, ...I love you, Kim. And I love this post. Oh and no, those aren't tears in my eyes.... I was cutting onions ;)<br /><br />xoRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-28386141171903377352015-12-29T16:39:10.345-05:002015-12-29T16:39:10.345-05:00very thought provoking...! Yes, my mother drove us...very thought provoking...! Yes, my mother drove us all insane with her 1950's idea of perfection---often fueled by alcohol... to go along with the craziness. I have long given up perfection for sticky floors from toddler's making cookies and a whole roast pig Phillipine style for the traidtional roast goose---that no one could digest anyway. Our family has grown and adapted, simplified and Christmas is not perfect but way more fun and varied, multicultural and HAPPY! Only tradition I hang onto---is the Danish magical rice pudding--long story there. Thank you for the reality check...your post was perfect to enjoy on the down-end of Christmas, SandiSandi Maglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704266549174163817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-91333108747212395122015-12-28T20:57:47.420-05:002015-12-28T20:57:47.420-05:00Thank you, Nancy. Your words mean a great deal to ...Thank you, Nancy. Your words mean a great deal to me. Truly. I hope your Christmas was perfect! ;) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-69072453807987736982015-12-28T20:56:36.375-05:002015-12-28T20:56:36.375-05:00Thank you, Carla. Your sweet words just made me sm...Thank you, Carla. Your sweet words just made me smile from the inside out! :) And I think we’re starting a new Christmas trend, you and I ~ spicy Christmas! Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-80810696274786424732015-12-28T16:32:28.459-05:002015-12-28T16:32:28.459-05:00Hello my dear,
I agree with Nancy, this is why I n...Hello my dear,<br />I agree with Nancy, this is why I never fail to read your blog as well, no matter how late I am. <br />Okay, this post goes on my favorite for 2015 too. :-)) Well said! And sooooo true. Guess what, we made enchilada's for Christmas dinner. :-)))<br />Merry Christmas,<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-42781894283932714592015-12-28T12:22:11.270-05:002015-12-28T12:22:11.270-05:00And this is why I never fail to read your blog, Ki...And this is why I never fail to read your blog, Kim. (Even if I do get here a bit late.) Beautifully, exquisitely written. Love this so much. xoxoxo ~ NancyA Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-44572955914285018642015-12-27T18:02:48.729-05:002015-12-27T18:02:48.729-05:00I used to have a poster with inspirational quotes ...I used to have a poster with inspirational quotes on it, and one of my favorites was 'almost all of our unhappiness is a result of comparing ourselves to others'. I've learned that is so very true. I've also learned when we fall into the trap of trying to recreate the Hallmark moments, it never works. I now know what lies behind the Hallmark moments would surprise us. <br /><br />Each of us is living the life we were meant to live. It is, indeed, perfect for US. <br /><br />I too am Italian. I too had the so called perfect Christmases (that really weren't). I too had a tremendous life change when my father died, as he was the glue in our family. <br /><br />At soon to be 62, if I know anything, it's that nothing stays the same. Whatever kind of Christmas, or Thanksgiving, or LIFE, we are experiencing now, won't be what we will experience in years to come. So let's just enjoy the here and now. <br /><br />xxxDoreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-1608292857357861522015-12-26T19:49:43.456-05:002015-12-26T19:49:43.456-05:00Just a wonderful post to read Kim, thank you.
May ...Just a wonderful post to read Kim, thank you.<br />May you have a peaceful Christmas time and all good wishes for the New Year ahead.<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072740790042271296.post-46914955419764950702015-12-25T07:36:35.904-05:002015-12-25T07:36:35.904-05:00I can always count on you to 'tell it as it is...I can always count on you to 'tell it as it is', but with such honest eloquence.<br /><br />Wishing you a cozy Christmas,<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.com