tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17343988.post3143484390394068871..comments2024-01-19T04:04:57.337-06:00Comments on reverent irreverence: friday five: Christmases pastaltar egohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11564052536173244610noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17343988.post-83717175960977722842010-12-19T07:53:00.045-06:002010-12-19T07:53:00.045-06:00When my children were little I used to read them a...When my children were little I used to read them a story about Babushka. The closest I am to Russian was a Czech father-in-law :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294709816079678435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17343988.post-87533062089412761282010-12-17T14:33:36.862-06:002010-12-17T14:33:36.862-06:00I hope to give our little Ella a dog one day--and ...I hope to give our little Ella a dog one day--and I bet Christmas would be wonderful with a pup to extend it.<br /><br />All your stories are dear.angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451988954537329260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17343988.post-19260644773220152562010-12-17T12:56:53.602-06:002010-12-17T12:56:53.602-06:00what wonderful variety! Babushka's visit is es...what wonderful variety! Babushka's visit is esp interesting, cuz part of my ethnic heritage is Russian but I never knew my Dad's family so definitely want to learn more.river songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544925349152380920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17343988.post-85649208110896132852010-12-17T12:55:49.236-06:002010-12-17T12:55:49.236-06:00A dog for Christmas - delightful gift!A dog for Christmas - delightful gift!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15667178624061122421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17343988.post-59627779591663767802010-12-17T10:20:01.846-06:002010-12-17T10:20:01.846-06:00I remember my one Christmas in Zambia - the differ...I remember my one Christmas in Zambia - the differentness of it made me spend more time thinking about the WHY of Christmas & not just the gifts or family. I think it's good to shake things up every now & then! <br /><br />Do you think you could get your mom to send me some toffee? Heh.The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17343988.post-90591720273413100492010-12-17T10:05:14.576-06:002010-12-17T10:05:14.576-06:00This is an amazing "Friday five" from an...This is an amazing "Friday five" from an amazing person. "I've had worse days" speaks volumes, Anne. Grace and peace to you, friend.Carolina Lintheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16335905555994442416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17343988.post-58694670556783552282010-12-17T09:47:40.307-06:002010-12-17T09:47:40.307-06:00How wonderful to get a dog on Christmas. (Though t...How wonderful to get a dog on Christmas. (Though that almost happened last year, when tiny Maisie puppy showed up in our backyard on Dec. 26.)Your mother was amazing with those gifts. I have been dwindling with homemade goodie gifts over the past few years. . . .Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061517211101084120noreply@blogger.com