No, it's not really a challenge and yes, I realize that it's still November. (I am smiling as I write this though and not sitting here with clenched teeth!) All thanks to my coffee outing with friends... In DECEMBER, I am contemplating posting a variety of photos like old Christmas photos, my favorite holiday decoration, my least favorite(see the inflatable Santa to the left) and any other interesting Christmas lore I think of. Who's in this with me or do you more experienced bloggers always do this? It sounds like a fun and interesting way to learn about each other and our different traditions. Let me know what you think...
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November 17, 2004
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I think it's a GREAT idea. I'm gonna start accumulating digital examples immediately! Heh heh!
Posted by: Tonya | November 17, 2004 at 07:05 PM
That sounds fun!
Posted by: Jo | November 17, 2004 at 08:07 PM
Although the holidays are extremely anxiety-provoking for me. Hmm. Maybe I'll just have pictures of my own anti-depressant medication and etc. Heh.
Posted by: Jo | November 17, 2004 at 08:08 PM
Good idea, Jo. Shimmery Celexa ornaments. Xanax strung with popcorn. An herbal wreath of actual St. John's Wort. Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Posted by: GraceD | November 17, 2004 at 09:26 PM
A BLOW UP SANTA! After all you said to US about the blowup guys! He is kinda cute, for an inflatable I guess,,
Posted by: debby | November 18, 2004 at 05:40 AM
I'll try, if you keep reminding me!
Posted by: Nancy | November 18, 2004 at 06:01 AM
I think it sounds great. I'm going to have to start thinking about Christmas stuff.
Posted by: Deb | November 18, 2004 at 06:34 AM
No fair!!! I dont know how to post photos!!!! AHEM....Cute santa by the way....
Posted by: Laura | November 18, 2004 at 07:24 AM
I can donate a pic of a Trazedone Tree (yet another antidepressant/antianxiety mediation,) now where did I put those lights?
I'm in, for sure! You'll have to be a little more formal though, and tell me exactly how to do it. Just share a little something once a week, or every day, or just whenever I feel like it?
And yes, I'm one of those people who must have everything spelled out because I haven't an ounce of creativity in my body. :)
Posted by: Faith | November 18, 2004 at 03:55 PM
Great idea! I kind of like the Santa though. Sometimes gaudy holiday displays delight me.
Posted by: Little Island | November 20, 2004 at 07:02 PM
I saw a lawn so tacky other day that I stopped the car, full of kids, and said, "OBSCENITY what the OBSCENITY is that OBSCENITY?" It was that tacky. (I actually say "obscenity" instead of cursing - Hemmingway said it was more powerful than actually being crude)
Posted by: Christopher | November 23, 2004 at 06:40 PM