Aw, Laura, I'm so happy for all of you!
Now, I can hold a note for a long time...actually I can hold a note forever. But eventually that's just noise. It's the change we're listening for. The note coming after, and the one after that. That's what makes it music.
Host ,'Why We Fight'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2016: We know the world didn't end, because, check it out!
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering.
Go away, 2016.
-t - Dec 27, 2016 9:35:40 am PST #175 of 269
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Beverly - Dec 27, 2016 2:09:05 pm PST #176 of 269
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
I got a card from sj, too--what a gorgeous little girl. Happy Christmas indeed!
crossposted--Laura, that's all just wonderful to hear. So happy for them, and for you!
Connie Neil - Dec 27, 2016 5:11:30 pm PST #177 of 269
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I got a Happy New Apartment card from msbelle! Thank you! I didn't know they made New Apartment cards.
quester - Dec 27, 2016 6:45:26 pm PST #178 of 269
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Dear Secret Santee, the package will be mailed soon. I ordered something today that I hope I get this week and then I'll be ready to send. Hang in there. I hope it will be a New Year's gift.
Calli - Dec 27, 2016 6:54:53 pm PST #179 of 269
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I came home to an unexpected book on roses. Was this my secret Santa? It's lovely, but I didn't see any indication of where/who it's from. Thank you, if it's from you! It's huge, and has tons of info on one of my favorite plants.
Dana - Dec 28, 2016 5:55:26 am PST #180 of 269
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Got back in town last night, checked mail this morning, and there's a lovely "Calm Coloring Book" waiting for me from a Buffista elf. Thank you! The calming part is especially appreciated.
Kate P. - Dec 28, 2016 5:53:53 pm PST #181 of 269
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Came home today from a week away to find packages from both my Secret Santa and the Buffista Elf! I have deduced that Anne W. was my Santa, and she did a wonderful job: she made a donation to a local-to-me org that provides services to the homeless, plus she sent me delicious-smelling lavender-oat soap! Thank you so much.
And I was so touched to get a package from the Buffista Elf to boot: an iTunes gift card and another sweet-smelling soap!
Thank you both; it lifted my spirits to open your gifts, and to be the recipient of such generosity and thoughtfulness.
SailAweigh - Dec 28, 2016 6:28:35 pm PST #182 of 269
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I was elfed, today, too! I received a spiffy Iron Man drinking glass. Fortunately, it does not have a repulsor on the bottom, so it won't jump out of my hand unexpectedly. I hope. Depends on how often I refill it, I suppose.
JenP - Dec 29, 2016 10:41:14 am PST #183 of 269
Oh, maybe I got elfed instead of Secret Santa-ed. In any case, I love the lemony soap and iTuens gift card!
And my giftee will be getting a preliminary gift next week. Ahem.
Jesse - Dec 29, 2016 10:46:51 am PST #184 of 269
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I just got a great package from amych!! A "fuck off" coloring book for 2016, a gorgeous scarf for 2017 (although I'll start wearing it immediately!!), and a really lovely note and donation to PP. Thank you!!