Articles tagged with christmas
How to Keep Your Christmas Diet on Track
Christmas Parties Whether you are hosting your own Christmas party or you are attending one, you need to make sure that you are keeping your diet on track. There are a few tips to keep in mind if you want to enjoy yourself without gaining any extra weight
Dog Squeaker Toy Play
While it was a mere seventeen degrees outside on this captured moment, the sun was shining and it seemed much warmer than the day before. My dog and I even felt like a bit of shadow and squeaker toy play outdoors in the sunshine. This rubber squeaker toy
Look Who's Back....
I haven't been on here in a minute, or two, or three haha. But I was enjoying my Christmas break, and my laptop probably enjoyed the break as well lol. I may be behind on some comments, but I'll catch up; it's not like I posted anything new since Dec. 22nd
Love Lives In Hope
The Spirit of Christmas is alive and well and dwells in the hearts of many in the congregation at Hope United Methodist Church in Canal Winchester, Ohio. I and my dog, Valentino, know this as fact. One Sunday morning in December, the church ladies of HOP
Happy Holiday Everyone.
I have not been active on Persona Paper the past few days because my youngest daughter is extremely unwell with high fever, cough and vomiting. I just came in to wish everyone a very happy holiday season whether you are celebrating #Christmas or
M&M's Candy Christmas Poem
One Sunday morning in December the children of Hope United Methodist Church in Canal Winchester, Ohio treated the congregation to their Christmas play, a pre-recorded DVD shown on the big screen. After the show, the children passed out a basket of bagged g
Giving and Receiving - It's a Wrap!
December is often noted as the month for the wrapping and gifting of presents. The giving and receiving of these wrapped goodies symbolizes one of the greatest gifts of the Christian faith -- the birth of the Christ child, Jesus -- in other words, the Spir
*Waves* Here I Am!
Do you know why I haven't posted yet today? I totally forgot, that's why. I was so wrapped up in other things. I'm sorry, guys lol. I'm here now though. We didn't babysit yesterday, but we did babysit today. He was picked up sometime between 2:30pm and 3p
Gratitude Challenge Day #618
Hey there, everyone. I am writing this BEFORE midnight, but it probably won't get posted until AFTER midnight lol. But this is the Gratitude Challenge for December 21st, so here we go..... 1. I received about 15 direct orders from a client I enjoy working
Christmas Card In My Mailbox
Christmas would not be the same if I did not receive my card from afar each year from my internet friend in Australia. But of course, I was not to be disappointed this year for in yesterday's mail in my mailbox I received my card from my friend -- Thank yo
Childhood Christmas Memories from the Early 1960s
Living alone, and most family not living in the same town or city, makes the holiday season much like any other day or season to me. Of course, if I make my way out of my cocoon, I cannot escape the commercial overload. That is something that does not bo
Another Busy Weekend Ahead
I was gonna post this one tomorrow, but I decided to do it today... I'm going to have a somewhat busy weekend ahead of me. I don't think I'll be out all day for 2-3 days straight, but I don't know how often I'll be on here. Friday is my best friend's bir
My Life These Past Few Days
Hey, guys, I am just posting a blog to talk about life these past few days. It was eventful, but nothing really new… but I’m going to post about it anyways. I’m just going to start with Friday. I went shopping with my Mother and younger
My Activity May Slow Down For Now....
I know I haven’t been on in the past few days. I’ll get into my regular updates on my last few days in another post this week. I just want to talk about my activity on here as of late, and for the rest of the month. The weekdays have been busi
Another Sunrise, Another Lesson
The sun had not yet risen when I left home to come to school this morning. Even now, it is just finding its way above the horizon. December is doing a good job of hiding behind unseasonably warm temperatures, but the hours of darkness we are enduring gives
Ho, Ho, Ho from My Dog Valentino
I do believe this could very well be a not-so-jolly "Ho, ho, ho!" from my dog Valentino. He wanted to taste the Christmas tree on my desk, not pose for a picture. And not even get a treat for doing so. "Bah, humbug!" The tree is a gift from Momma Jan (as
Yes, I'm Still Here....
Hey there, everyone. I realize I wasn't on yesterday (the weekend don't count because I'm not always on during the weekend). I had other things to take care of, like my freelance writing and actually responding to people on here, so I decided not to post.
Gratitude Challenge Day #608
Heyyy, everyone. I am still working on those assignments, but I wanted to stop in and do the Gratitude Challenge. I may have to push the rest of these assignments to tomorrow’s batch of work, but I’ll do what I can tonight. The assignments are
Happy December, Everyone!
I'm a little late on posting, but oh well lol. Happy December, everyone! I am looking forward to the Christmas season, the WWE event and New Years Eve. :) I have not caught the plague that kept me coughing all winter last year, sooo.... so far, so good. I
Gratitude Challenge Day #607
Hey there, everyone. I am finished with my work and in the middle of watching WWE Raw. You know what this means... I'll be getting right down to the Gratitude Challenge for today. :)1. I had a good Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving weekend. We celebrated the holid
My Holiday Weekend Was Swell
Hey there, everyone. I know I said we'd play the weekend by ear, but obviously I wound up not posting at all haha. I guess I'll go through my lovely little weekend lol.We watched the Thanksgiving Parade by flipping through two different channels, and once
The Year I Lost My Childhood
We stayed up all night waiting for Santa to arrive. We hoped to catch a glimpse of the magical elf and his reindeer on his way through our town. As the time ticked away, my brother, sister and I (there were two who were born a few years later) would share
Christmas Lights Our Way
As my dog Valentino and I strolled through our neighborhood this evening, raindrops fell softly upon our heads in the cool dark of night. Valentino was nose to the ground, in all probability chasing a scent left by a stray cat before the rain washed it awa
Christmas Songs Project - "I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day"
As has become my annual custom, I will once again be sharing a holiday-themed song each day from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Day on Facebook. And, as I did last year, I will also be sharing some extra bonus information about some (although
Slowly Getting Ready For Christmas!
I’m not quite caught up, but I’m getting there lol. Sort of. Kind of. Maaaaybe lol. I know it's too early for some people, but it's NOT too early for me, so here we go......It started the other day when I ordered "A Charlie Brown Christmas" sta
It's the Last Week Before I Willingly Surrender
As is my usual custom for this time of year, I am dreading Christmas. I know I am not alone. It's not just that every retailer on the planet is so desperately trying to separate me from every last penny I've ever had in my entire life, and they wo
The made up "War on Christmas" has started. Again.
Previously it was some fundies and conservatives foaming at the mouth over people saying "Happy Holidays*" instead of Merry #Christmas during the holiday season. These folk need to get a life that involves living with their fellow human beings instead
The Gift of Magi
The Gift of Magi is a beautiful story by O Henry, who was a wonderful short story writer. It is about a young couple who love each other very much but are poor. They only have two possessions about which they are very proud...Della's long, luxuriant hair
Monday Morning Random Thoughts
Good day PPers and connections!!! Hope everyone is fine this Monday morning/Sunday evening. Depending where you are, have a good week ahead/enjoy what's left of your Sunday. Dropping some bits of my thoughts now... ========== I'd like to thank my mobile
YACR ( Yet Another Chili Recipe )
Chili is Hearty Food. Love a good bowl of #chili ? So many variations on the #recipes for this wonderful #comfortfood ! In Austin, Texas, Tex-Mex cuisine is everywhere. This may or may not be Tex-Mex tradition but chili is a big deal! Ever
Bubblews - Status Report
Not writing this in the hopes of dividing and conquering. Not trying to get anybody to back me up. Not seeking out PROs or CONs either way. Just reporting the facts and opinions. My facts. My opinions. There are writers that are either done with #Bubblews
30-Day Song Challenge - Day 25 - A Song That Makes You Laugh - "Jingle Cats Medley"
Right now, before I go any further with this, I'm going to apologize for the pure, unadulterated #silliness. There are a lot of songs that I think are funny - "King Tut" by Steve Martin, "Rubber Biscuit" by the Blues Brothers, several parody songs
The 30 Day Song Challenge – Day 4 – A Song That Makes Me Sad
My fourth contribution to the challenge set by &AliCanary There are sad songs, The Ballad Of Lucy Jordan, about a woman attempting suicide, by Dr Hook and later Marianne Faithful, or Grocer Jack about a village green-grocer dying, by Keith Wes
Short Science Fiction Story Review – Brian Aldiss – The New Father Christmas
Spoiler alerts – The Friday Project Press A rather anti-Christmas story, in its utter bleak vision of a future Yule in a mechanized hostile World ruled by artificial intelligence. Many SF stories predicted robots as the saving grace
Diary – Friday 16th January 2015
A day heavily spent preparing for my Saturday presentation on broadcast live community radio. With a special guest taking part to promote the region’s biggest beer festival, and a new presenter taking up the slot right after my own, I knew I
Diary – Tuesday 6th January 2014
I went to the shops for my mum, and discovered that she won a small prize in the lottery – just enough to cover the cost of her next set of lottery tickets, which is nice. It was very cloudy out but I just made it home before the rain starte
Diary – Monday 5th January 2014
Twelfth Day / Twelfth Night, with the day being quite mundane for me. I rarely left my room where I job searched and wrote up various articles. The evening was much more interesting as I headed to a city centre bar, The Seven Stars in Manche
House Back to Normal
Well the holiday season is over. I got down the #tree and the lights hanging outside. Feels kind of sad that all the #festive #colors and lights has to be taken down. Well I packed them up properly hoping to use them again this #Christmas #season and maybe
Dutch Windmill Cookies: St. Nicholas Treats
When I was a little girl my mother would always buy a bag of mixed cookies when she did her grocery shopping. Her favourites were these flat spiced cookies in the shape of a windmill. I always just thought they were some kind of ginger snap, but they are a
Who else is glad that Christmas is over?
I hate Christmas. There I said it! Every year I face the impending celebrations on 25th December with a sense of oh no, not this nonsense again. It seems to start earlier and earlier each year - no sooner have the kids gone back to schoo
And Another Christmas Passes…
So, another Christmas passes us by and we are left to clean up the mess of wrapping paper and tinsel. We also must find a place for all of the new gifts and things that Santa felt we needed (whether we truly did or not.) Children’s new toys and cloth
Time to Dig in and Get Back to Work
The #holidays are over now and I need to get back on track. We had a relaxing holiday, but I got pretty tired with simple cooking chores on Christmas Eve day, just being on my feet for two hours, resting two hours, and spending another two hours on my fe
The Son Of God Movie Review
At the eve of Jesus' birthday I have been thinking of a way to introduce Him to my children. And one way I thought of was to show them the movie The Son Of God. This was released Lent last year but I have not watched the movie in full since the kids would
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Well in a few hours it will be #Christmas. I got my Christmas gift from Persona Paper already :). I #wrapped all the gifts and got what we will be eating tonight ready. I will be attending #midnight #mass with my daughter since my mother does not feel like
Happy Birthday Jesus
I know you all may be ready for Christmas by now. All the shopping has been done. The menu for Christmas dinner has been prepared. All the gifts have been wrapped. All the plans have been set for the parties and get togethers tonight and tomorrow. But are
Gifts, Gifts, Gifts!
My kids are in for a real treat this Christmas. They will be getting the toys they have wished for from Santa Claus on December 25,2014. Thanks to the gift certificate that my husband won for his Best In Costume award at their Christmas Party at the office
What a Difference Between Day and Night
I've been walking my neighborhood during the day to photograph the plants and anything else interesting, and at night I've been walking my block to get #pictures of the #Christmas #lights. Many of the prettiest displays make use of #inflatable #decorations
I haven't seen my son in almost 3 weeks.
As my title says, I have not seen my son in almost 3 weeks. He just got back today, a few hours ago and now sleeps beside my mom in his full sized bed. I sent him with my mom and my brother to visit with them in the Bronx when they came to visit on Decembe
The Ultimate Christmas Controversy - Real Tree or Fake Tree?
I grew up with real Christmas trees. I knew that there were fake ones out there, and, for a few years, my mom even had one of them in a box in the back of the attic. I asked her a few times why we never put that one up, and the answer was always t
On the Road to Chattanooga Part 1: Rocky Face Ridge
My friend and I had tickets to the last show of the Jubilee Christmas Tour 2014, held in Chattanooga, Tennessee on Monday, December 15, so we've been planning this trip for awhile. Since we live a couple of hours from Chattanooga, we headed out midday to g
Do You Believe In Santa Claus?
When I was eight years old, one of the older kids at school told me that Santa Claus didn't exist. I was shocked: "What do you mean, he doesn't exist? He brought me a bike last year!" "You idiot - your parents got you that and just put Santa's nam
Christmas Songs Project - "Christmas Is the Saddest Day of the Year"
I posted a video for Jill Sobule's "Christmas Is the Saddest Day of the Year" yesterday, and I didn't expect to get much, if any, feedback about it, since most of the feedback I get tends to be for the songs that have proven to be very popular. But t
How Long Will It Take to Process Cash payment on Persona?
I have not been that active but I finally got the minimum plus a little extra. I wanted to keep adding as much as I could before I cash out ( I like to use this words instead of redeem lol). But my main question now is how long will it take to #process bef
The Vine Street Victorian Christmas Showcase in Paso Robles
Because I'm confined to the house after my recent surgery, I'm not doing what I would normally be doing tonight – walking through the #Victorian #Christmas Showcase on Vine Street in Downtown Paso Robles. Actually, what I would really be doing at thi
Accolade Corporate Events - a review
Christmas is a busy time of year. For some, it's the end of the financial year. For others, party season; for medical staff, it's more usually a time to treat seasonal bugs and broken bones from falls on slippery surfaces. For #corporate events organisers
Thinking in blocks of 400 words at the moment
I think it is now fair to say that I am Over. #Tsu. So over Tsu, in fact, that I will be thinking in blocks of 400 #words for the next four days. The thing is, that after two weeks off from writing articles to order, except for my main client, I now find
My Parents Went Caroling
My mom and dad are getting into the Christmas spirit as they have joined their friends at the Senior Citizen's association of Bacoor, Cavite Philippines for some caroling. My dad plays the guitar so he is always invited to perform at their events, while my
Frugal Christmas Tips
Save Up Your Reward Points Most retailers these days have some sort of reward points program. These points are meant to be accumulated over a long period of time, so take advantage of that structure. You don't have to do anything different from what you n
Rock City Christmas 2014: Set Two
Here is a second set of the lights at Rock City. We visited this past Sunday night. The lights were lovely. I'm not sure what this first photo has to do with Christmas. I've never heard of a Christmas fox, but he is cute nonetheless. This next photo is o
First Christmas Party of the Season
I had my first #Christmas party for the year Saturday afternoon with the ladies' group at my #church. I had a lot of fun even though I arrived late and left early because I wasn't comfortable leaving Guiness the Cat alone for long after his hypoglycemia ep
Christmas Songs Project - "Mele Kalikimaka"
"Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 -- a date which will live in infamy -- the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." And so began one of the most well-known speeches in American
Oops, it's been a long time since I last posted!
Wow, I didn't realize that the last time I posted on here was 3 weeks and 4 days ago! I think I just really got wrapped up with the holidays. Thanksgiving was just super busy for my family and I. I have been sort of slacking on my work which is not a good
Hiyeeee, Persona Paper People!
...Now say that one three times fast lol. I wound up going out on Saturday, and I got a good chunk of my Christmas shopping done. I bought my older sister Bath and Body Works stuff, my teenage niece Tardis boots and my best friend a Chucky cup (for her bir
Christmas Songs Project - "Grown-Up Christmas List"
Christian recording star turned pop diva Amy Grant released this song back in 1992. She had already released a Christmas album by then, and had been featured as a vocalist on another. This track was included on her second solo Christmas album, "Home For Ch
This Holiday Season, I'm Doing Something Different
I enjoy looking at the holiday lights and the Christmas trees adorned in all their finery, but this year, I won't be contributing to either of these traditions. Having only so much disposable income limits my spending -- as it does most everyone's. I no l
Our Christmas Decorations
I just thought I'd share our Christmas decorations with y'all. We got them done today. At least I don't think we'll add anything more this year. You never know with me though. These are the first set of photos I've taken and got ready to put online. I jus
Why Writing 'Xmas' is Not Disrespectful
With the cold winter weather already upon us, folks have begun their yearly campaign about the “reason for the season” and the politicizing of Christmas greetings. The denizens of Facebook want us all to know it is not acceptable to make substi
Miles Away
Yesterday, I was at the #Christmas #party together with all the #employees of BFKE. We have so much fun and I enjoyed the company together with the people I´m working previously and today. We can eat all we can and drink we can but of course no matte
Sorry For Not Posting
I'm still working things into my writing schedule, plus I was busy with my freelance writing plus babysitting, and yadi-yadi-yadi.I am starting to move forward with my Christmas shopping. I have finished two of my nieces, my nephew and I am halfway finishe
Going to be a busy weekend
Tonight is reserved for talking to my parents, #eBay sortings out and a bit of work for my client. Tomorrow I have been asked to go into #work to help out with some #overdue inputting. Fine. It's overtime. They're paying me. What's not to like? In additi
Christmas Songs Project - "Baby, It's Cold Outside"
If you've ever seen the classic film "Neptune's Daughter" (1949), you've heard this song at least twice. By then, the song was already five years old. The songwriter, Frank Loesser, wrote it so that he and his wife could perform it at a party they
My "Christmas Songs on Facebook" Project
After resisting the urgings of my friends to join Facebook for a couple of years, I finally joined in 2010. Like many people who resist joining, my reasoning was that I really didn't have anything to say that I wanted to put out there for everyone to see (
A Different Holiday Celebration
There won't necessarily be anyone going "over the river and through the woods" to this grandmother's house this year. Blended families, holiday vacations and other logistics mean there's little chance we'll be sitting altogether at the holiday table at my
Christmas in Gatlinburg, TN: Part 3
Here is the third, and last, post of Christmas photos taken in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on our anniversary vacation. The first photo is one of my favorites. I love the presents and the set up in general. This second photo is really lovely. I like the arrange
My Niece's Recital
My nieces and my nephew went to a school where participation in the school band was encouraged, and the school made it as easy for the parents as possible. Any child that wanted to participate could do so, regardless of financial ability, and the school ha
Christmas in Gatlinburg, TN: Part 2
Here is a second set of Christmas photos I took the other night in Gatlinburg, Tennessee when we visited. I hope y'all like them. The first shot was of lighted garland along the railing on the top floor of a store. I love garland with lights in it. So sim
Christmas in Gatlinburg, TN
They had everything all decked out for Christmas in Gatlinburg, TN last night. We walked around town so I could take some photos of the lights. I love Christmas lights! The first photo is what they have on all the light post around town. They are kind of
5000 Coins!
Yehey! Finally got exactly #5000 coins! Hehe I reached my goal! But I am not going to #cash-out yet. &elitecodex and &MaeLou said that tha rates may go up higher soon so I will wait till just near the Christmas season to add to my #Christmas celebr
Christmas - My Best and Worse Holiday
They say #Christmas is the best #holiday. Time for family #reunions and #gatherings, parties and #gift #giving. Yes all of these are important. Those were things I would look forward to every year. But as the years go by I sometimes dread the Christmas se
Christmas Tradition
It is soon #Christmas, it is now time to think of #gifts. This is a bad #tradition if you ask me. It looks like every year everyone expecting more and more, of course for those who practice this tradition. It stresses me, on the other hand, to celebra
Advance Christmas Gifts
I have my Christmas tree and #decorations and the lights already put up. I want to make the #Christmas #season seem longer. My sister-in-law came home last Oct29 because she had to attend a special family(her side) affair. So my brothers (only 2) sent the
Christgmas Lights
It used to be #Christmas #lights were plain light bulbs, small, colored and #blinking or #non-blinking. I started to put up my lights, the ones inside the house have been hanging since last Christmas hehe. So I saw these cute #bell #shaped #lights that bli
The Holidays are coming!
As I wrote in my introduction post, Thanksgiving and Christmas are tied for my favorite Holiday. Mainly because I love spending time with my family, but also because I love the whole cooking dinner together thing, and talking about our lives, and all our m
The Holidays are coming! *Part 1
As I wrote in my introduction post, Thanksgiving and Christmas are my two favorite Holidays. Mainly because of the family getting together and cooking together, and talking about their lives, and everyone's memories from growing up. But also because I love
Who's Going to be the Christmas Sacrifice This Year?
I'm hearing the buzz online of this year's “Black Friday,” already. It's barely November but people are already salivating over their stuff, more stuff and a big sale on stuff. Only in America do we make a big deal over the chance to get more s
Diet or Die!
Well maybe too #harsh but it is true. If I want to live longer than I have to start my #diet. After 2 months (Sept. and Oct.) of #continuous parties and #fiestas has taken it's toll. All the #left-over foods had to be eaten instead of wasting. Also less ex
My First Christmas Decoration
Some people have their #Christmas #trees up and the lights. Even all the other decorations. I have not yet started. I am not in the #holiday #mood yet. But I plan to put the Christmas tree up sometime this week. While my daughter is still here. This #poin
Empty Nest Syndrome
I know someday our children will leave us soon for a better life, to work or even get married, we did to0. When we were younger we were all excited to work abroad, to earn a living and to find #greener #pastures. I remember my mom and aunt and cousins goin
Today is my 4th Month Here
Just realized this is my 4th #monthsary here on Persona Paper. In 4 months I made 156 posts and earned 4414 coins or $4.41. Not bad because I am not as #active as I want to. So maybe I will reach the goal before #Christmas and it will help for my Christmas
Bought on Sale
I mentioned on another post about buying a #camera on #sale in a mall where they were having a 3 day sale. There was a special also for the day of Saturday and Sunday only. The sale started on a Friday. They had this great #electric #fan on sale. For ever
My Original Designs for Christmas Ornaments
Yesterday, I posted an article about using the scroll saw to make Christmas ornaments. The ones I showed yesterday were ones I had made off of patterns from Steve Good. Today, I thought I'd share some of my own designs. I like them just as well, but not ev
