Cara/Andrea here, Wishing everyone a joyous day filled with peace and love. This is traditionally a day to gather and make merry with family and friends, brightening the darkest days of the years with festive good cheer and sparkly decorations.
It's also a time for exchanging gifts, and giving thanks for our blessings. In that spirit, I'd love to share with you a small Holiday ormament made by my late mother, who was an amazing artist along with her many other talents. It's made out of vintage type ornaments and for me it not only celebrates the Season, but reminds me how she encouraged my love of reading from an early age. We shared countless hours through the years talking about stories and characters that entertained and inspired us. Reading taught me the joys of dreaming and using my imagination. That books are an important part of who I am is something I consider one of the great gifts in life.
Happy Holidays, Everyone! Thank you for being part of the Wench family! I hope books are among the presents sitting under the tree and in your stockings!
I didn’t expect it, but I did get a book today!
Reading has been a pleasure most of my life. I thank my mother for letting me go to the library during the second half of my brother’s baseball games (about 7pm) on Monday’s and Thursday nights. Thanks to the wenches for hours of wonderful escapism to glittering worlds filled with the joy of love.
Now at the point of cooking where I put on the timer and go read for a bit! Merry Christmas and the joys of the season to all.
I didn’t expect it, but I did get a book today!
Reading has been a pleasure most of my life. I thank my mother for letting me go to the library during the second half of my brother’s baseball games (about 7pm) on Monday’s and Thursday nights. Thanks to the wenches for hours of wonderful escapism to glittering worlds filled with the joy of love.
Now at the point of cooking where I put on the timer and go read for a bit! Merry Christmas and the joys of the season to all.
I didn’t expect it, but I did get a book today!
Reading has been a pleasure most of my life. I thank my mother for letting me go to the library during the second half of my brother’s baseball games (about 7pm) on Monday’s and Thursday nights. Thanks to the wenches for hours of wonderful escapism to glittering worlds filled with the joy of love.
Now at the point of cooking where I put on the timer and go read for a bit! Merry Christmas and the joys of the season to all.
I didn’t expect it, but I did get a book today!
Reading has been a pleasure most of my life. I thank my mother for letting me go to the library during the second half of my brother’s baseball games (about 7pm) on Monday’s and Thursday nights. Thanks to the wenches for hours of wonderful escapism to glittering worlds filled with the joy of love.
Now at the point of cooking where I put on the timer and go read for a bit! Merry Christmas and the joys of the season to all.
I didn’t expect it, but I did get a book today!
Reading has been a pleasure most of my life. I thank my mother for letting me go to the library during the second half of my brother’s baseball games (about 7pm) on Monday’s and Thursday nights. Thanks to the wenches for hours of wonderful escapism to glittering worlds filled with the joy of love.
Now at the point of cooking where I put on the timer and go read for a bit! Merry Christmas and the joys of the season to all.
I didn’t get a book today, but way back when I was 12ish I did receive a book by Richard Halliburton about his travels around the world. At the time He was afavorite writer. I still have the book.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
I didn’t get a book today, but way back when I was 12ish I did receive a book by Richard Halliburton about his travels around the world. At the time He was afavorite writer. I still have the book.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
I didn’t get a book today, but way back when I was 12ish I did receive a book by Richard Halliburton about his travels around the world. At the time He was afavorite writer. I still have the book.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
I didn’t get a book today, but way back when I was 12ish I did receive a book by Richard Halliburton about his travels around the world. At the time He was afavorite writer. I still have the book.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
I didn’t get a book today, but way back when I was 12ish I did receive a book by Richard Halliburton about his travels around the world. At the time He was afavorite writer. I still have the book.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.
I’ve probably read that Richard Halliburton book, Louis! I didn’t receive a book today, but so many roll through here that I’m not feeling the lack. *G*
Such a beautiful ornament, Cara/Andrea. Your mother was certainly a woman of many gifts–and you inherited them!
I’ve probably read that Richard Halliburton book, Louis! I didn’t receive a book today, but so many roll through here that I’m not feeling the lack. *G*
Such a beautiful ornament, Cara/Andrea. Your mother was certainly a woman of many gifts–and you inherited them!
I’ve probably read that Richard Halliburton book, Louis! I didn’t receive a book today, but so many roll through here that I’m not feeling the lack. *G*
Such a beautiful ornament, Cara/Andrea. Your mother was certainly a woman of many gifts–and you inherited them!
I’ve probably read that Richard Halliburton book, Louis! I didn’t receive a book today, but so many roll through here that I’m not feeling the lack. *G*
Such a beautiful ornament, Cara/Andrea. Your mother was certainly a woman of many gifts–and you inherited them!
I’ve probably read that Richard Halliburton book, Louis! I didn’t receive a book today, but so many roll through here that I’m not feeling the lack. *G*
Such a beautiful ornament, Cara/Andrea. Your mother was certainly a woman of many gifts–and you inherited them!
Louis, my mother loved Richard Halliburton’s books, too. I think he was her favourite writer. She used to talk about his books but for some reason I never read him, or if I did it was when I was a kid and too young to appreciate them. He was a travel writer, wasn’t he? Must see if I can dig them out.
Louis, my mother loved Richard Halliburton’s books, too. I think he was her favourite writer. She used to talk about his books but for some reason I never read him, or if I did it was when I was a kid and too young to appreciate them. He was a travel writer, wasn’t he? Must see if I can dig them out.
Louis, my mother loved Richard Halliburton’s books, too. I think he was her favourite writer. She used to talk about his books but for some reason I never read him, or if I did it was when I was a kid and too young to appreciate them. He was a travel writer, wasn’t he? Must see if I can dig them out.
Louis, my mother loved Richard Halliburton’s books, too. I think he was her favourite writer. She used to talk about his books but for some reason I never read him, or if I did it was when I was a kid and too young to appreciate them. He was a travel writer, wasn’t he? Must see if I can dig them out.
Louis, my mother loved Richard Halliburton’s books, too. I think he was her favourite writer. She used to talk about his books but for some reason I never read him, or if I did it was when I was a kid and too young to appreciate them. He was a travel writer, wasn’t he? Must see if I can dig them out.
“I hope books are among the presents sitting under the tree”
In our family of four we had two Kindles, two Kindle books and eight paper books. 🙂
“I hope books are among the presents sitting under the tree”
In our family of four we had two Kindles, two Kindle books and eight paper books. 🙂
“I hope books are among the presents sitting under the tree”
In our family of four we had two Kindles, two Kindle books and eight paper books. 🙂
“I hope books are among the presents sitting under the tree”
In our family of four we had two Kindles, two Kindle books and eight paper books. 🙂
“I hope books are among the presents sitting under the tree”
In our family of four we had two Kindles, two Kindle books and eight paper books. 🙂
What a beautiful ornament!
I didn’t get any books for Christmas 🙁 , but I did get money that will be spent on books!
What a beautiful ornament!
I didn’t get any books for Christmas 🙁 , but I did get money that will be spent on books!
What a beautiful ornament!
I didn’t get any books for Christmas 🙁 , but I did get money that will be spent on books!
What a beautiful ornament!
I didn’t get any books for Christmas 🙁 , but I did get money that will be spent on books!
What a beautiful ornament!
I didn’t get any books for Christmas 🙁 , but I did get money that will be spent on books!
People don’t generally give me books for Christmas or birthdays, because they know that likely if I was at all interested, I’ve already ordered it. But this year a good friend surprised me with Tim Conway’s autobiography, because we both listen to his son’s radio show at night. And for my birthday last month my sister in law gave me Whology, which was in itself a first: she’s never before ever taken my fannish interests seriously, and it was one I haven’t read. Until now, nobody but my brother Bill, who gave me animal and horse books when I was a kid, ever got it right.
The knowledge that someone cares enough about you to find out what you like and then go out and get it is what makes such gifts special. I hope to do as well by them.
People don’t generally give me books for Christmas or birthdays, because they know that likely if I was at all interested, I’ve already ordered it. But this year a good friend surprised me with Tim Conway’s autobiography, because we both listen to his son’s radio show at night. And for my birthday last month my sister in law gave me Whology, which was in itself a first: she’s never before ever taken my fannish interests seriously, and it was one I haven’t read. Until now, nobody but my brother Bill, who gave me animal and horse books when I was a kid, ever got it right.
The knowledge that someone cares enough about you to find out what you like and then go out and get it is what makes such gifts special. I hope to do as well by them.
People don’t generally give me books for Christmas or birthdays, because they know that likely if I was at all interested, I’ve already ordered it. But this year a good friend surprised me with Tim Conway’s autobiography, because we both listen to his son’s radio show at night. And for my birthday last month my sister in law gave me Whology, which was in itself a first: she’s never before ever taken my fannish interests seriously, and it was one I haven’t read. Until now, nobody but my brother Bill, who gave me animal and horse books when I was a kid, ever got it right.
The knowledge that someone cares enough about you to find out what you like and then go out and get it is what makes such gifts special. I hope to do as well by them.
People don’t generally give me books for Christmas or birthdays, because they know that likely if I was at all interested, I’ve already ordered it. But this year a good friend surprised me with Tim Conway’s autobiography, because we both listen to his son’s radio show at night. And for my birthday last month my sister in law gave me Whology, which was in itself a first: she’s never before ever taken my fannish interests seriously, and it was one I haven’t read. Until now, nobody but my brother Bill, who gave me animal and horse books when I was a kid, ever got it right.
The knowledge that someone cares enough about you to find out what you like and then go out and get it is what makes such gifts special. I hope to do as well by them.
People don’t generally give me books for Christmas or birthdays, because they know that likely if I was at all interested, I’ve already ordered it. But this year a good friend surprised me with Tim Conway’s autobiography, because we both listen to his son’s radio show at night. And for my birthday last month my sister in law gave me Whology, which was in itself a first: she’s never before ever taken my fannish interests seriously, and it was one I haven’t read. Until now, nobody but my brother Bill, who gave me animal and horse books when I was a kid, ever got it right.
The knowledge that someone cares enough about you to find out what you like and then go out and get it is what makes such gifts special. I hope to do as well by them.