Oh, this is terrific; really like it; thanks. Sandy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Helen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 9:03 AM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
> > I like it! Thanks. > > Helen > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "steve doyle" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:33 AM > Subject: [RecipesAndMore] THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS > > > THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS > > > Tis the week before Christmas, we're all going nuts; > With so much to do, there's no ifs, ands or buts. > > > > Buy presents, hang tree lights, pop cards in the mail, > Send gift packs, thread popcorn, find turkeys on sale. > > > > Decorations need stringing up all through the house. > And you haven't a clue what to buy for your spouse. > > > > School concerts, receptions, open houses with friends, > Long lineups, short tempers, tying up the loose ends. > > > > With all our mad dashing, we're reeling from shock; > Let's stop for a minute and really take stock. > > > > It's crassly commercial, the cynical say; > If that's true, that our fault--it's us and not they. > > > > Take time for yourself--though hard as that seems -- > Enjoy your kids'laughter, excitement and dreams. > > > > Take a moment out now, don't get overly riled, > Instead make an angel in snow with your child. > > > > The shortbread can wait, and so can the tree; > What's important to feel is a child's sense of glee. > > > > The holidays aren't about push, rush and shove; > They're for friendship and sharing and family love. > > > > Hear the bells, feel the warmth, light up with the glow > Of a message first sent to us so long ago: > > > > Peace, love and goodwill, and hope burning bright. > Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! > > > A single candle can illuminate an entire room. A true friend lights up > an entire lifetime. Thanks for the bright lights of your friendship. > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
