Tag Archives: Christmas

Fall

Posted on October 3, 2014 by estherlou

Fall is my favorite season of the year, but this time it snuck up on me. Yesterday we were in the 70’s and today it was 44 degrees when I got up. It was a little overcast and the wind … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Autumn, Christmas, Halloween, Hot chocolate, weather | Leave a comment

The Day After Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2012 by estherlou

I have always been a worrier. My mother was a worrier so I come by it honestly. I tend to freak out ahead of time over anticipated unwelcome changes. I have learned over the years that the feared is never … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Arts and Entertainment, Christmas, Christmas Eve, family, grandchildren, holiday, Opinions, Santa Claus | Leave a comment

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2012 by estherlou

Today is Christmas. Some years it doesn’t feel like Christmas. I’ve spent the past month icing and decorating tons of Christmas cookies for everyone to enjoy. And the days blur together until it is Christmas eve and I realize once again, Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Blog, Christmas, Christmas Eve, God the Father, holiday, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Literature, Opinions, ponderings, writing | 1 Comment

I’m a Trendsetter Store!

Posted on February 19, 2012 by estherlou

I’ve bought and sold Avon off and on over the years. Right now I am selling online from my webstore. I feel like it is Christmas getting things in the mail! And I love browsing each brochure. I love perusing … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Anew, AVON, Avon Genics, Beauty, body lotion, Christmas, Cosmetics, Fragrance, Health, makeup, Perfume, Shopping, Skin Care, Texas, trendsetter | 2 Comments

It’s been a December to remember

Posted on December 18, 2011 by estherlou

Every December I am busy icing and decorating Santa Clause faces, Snowmen, Candy Canes, Christmas Trees, Bells and Stockings. Some times we have more cookies going out our shop than birthday cakes. We do cookie platters and gift platters and large orders … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Baking, Candy cane, Christmas, Christmas cookies, Christmas tree, Cookie, December, holiday, Santa Clause | 8 Comments

USCCB – Roman Missal

Posted on November 29, 2011 by estherlou

USCCB – Roman Missal. Last sunday was the first Sunday in Advent. It was also the first Sunday the US Catholic Church used the new, revised translations of prayers and responses in the liturgy of the Mass. In our church, … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Advent, Catholic Church, Christmas, Latin, liturgy of the mass, Mass, Roman Missal, Second Vatican Council, Sunday | 1 Comment

World Blog – In controversial move, BBC airs assisted suicide on TV

Posted on June 14, 2011 by estherlou

World Blog – In controversial move, BBC airs assisted suicide on TV. “In most places, and in the U.K., you run the risk of prosecution – and possibly prison – if you help a loved one to take his or … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Assisted suicide, BBC, choice, Christmas, death, Dignitas, dying, Peter Smedley, reality tv, right to die, Switzerland, Terry Pratchett, Zurich | 2 Comments

Memories

Posted on May 8, 2011 by estherlou

Today is Mothers Day. Many people find it easy to think of all the wonderful things about their mothers. Things like wonderful relationships, memories of wonderful deeds done, or lessons taught. I have always known I came from a dysfunctional family. This … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged childhood, Christmas, daughters, happy mother's day, Home, memories, Memory, Mother, mothers | Leave a comment

A Great Christmas Gift

Posted on January 10, 2011 by estherlou

Sometimes we spend a lot of time thinking about what we want to give to that certain someone. Maybe they have everything, or you can’t decide what to get since your budget is limited. I was wanting to buy something … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Christmas, family, Games, Gift, Jeopardy, Nintendo Wii, people, Television, Video Games | 4 Comments

It’s time for Christmas Cards!

Posted on November 29, 2010 by estherlou

It is always nice to receive an unexpected pick-me-up, whether it is a phone call or a card in the mail. That is part of the “mission” of the Angel Card Project. http://www.countrychurchcrafts.com/angelcardproject2010 You can go to this web page … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged children, Christmas, Christmas card, Christmas cheer, family, giving, illness, kindness, lonely, people, sickness | Leave a comment

Holiday Blues

Posted on December 28, 2009 by estherlou

As long as I can remember, I’ve been one of those people who get depressed at the holidays. Not sure why. Partly, holidays are extra busy for the bakery/cake shop business…all of those Christmas cookies! So, extra busy at work, … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Christmas, depression, family, holidays, life, stress, Thanksgiving | Leave a comment

‘Tis the Season

Posted on December 1, 2009 by estherlou

We spent last weekend giving thanks and spending time with our families. Now, it is December and we are preparing for Christmas. We plan to give gifts to family and friends, and perhaps, to give of ourselves to others less … Continue reading →

Posted in thoughts | Tagged Christmas, Christmas cards, family, gift giving, giving, lonely, nursing home, shut-ins | 1 Comment