tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post3667317862200531373..comments2024-03-25T02:43:49.115-05:00Comments on Karen Edmisten: Dithering among the snowmenKaren Edmisten http://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-17466634826274221582017-01-15T10:01:02.420-06:002017-01-15T10:01:02.420-06:00Perma-gray... yes. :)
I lived in Alaska from age...Perma-gray... yes. :) <br /><br />I lived in Alaska from ages 7-10. I remember the impossibly short winter days were, but as a kid it didn't bother me the way it would now. Back then, it was part of an adventure I'd never experienced before. And I remember loving the stretched out summer days. We always thought we were getting away with something when we stayed outside playing until 10pm. But since the adults in the neighborhood were all outside socializing, I'm pretty sure they knew exactly where we kids were and what we were doing. :) Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-15074024372255711382017-01-15T07:23:32.570-06:002017-01-15T07:23:32.570-06:00It makes complete sense to keep the twinkle lights...It makes complete sense to keep the twinkle lights on for as long as morning stays dark. <br /><br />I should find out more about Scandinavian traditions of lighting lights against the darkness. In the northern parts of this country -- where not coincidentally a fair number of Scandinavian immigrants settled -- the length of the dark hours can really get to you.<br /><br />But I still like it better than the lower Midwestern perma-gray that I grew up with -- we have more winter days that are sunny, even if the days are shorter, up here. Darkness and snow are improved richly by twinkle-lights, but they just sort of dissolve into damp gray skies.bearinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953735060133330755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-80642033139215949472017-01-11T16:31:21.318-06:002017-01-11T16:31:21.318-06:00Sonja, yes to asking ourselves the question, "...Sonja, yes to asking ourselves the question, "What would Buddy do?" :) What a lovely way to live! Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-78963952015775466912017-01-11T16:01:00.459-06:002017-01-11T16:01:00.459-06:00Karen, this was just fun to read. You are ahead of...Karen, this was just fun to read. You are ahead of me. Well, actually I put away a few candles and decorations. But I agree, the tree is so cheerful with all it's color. I think Buddy the Elf would keep his tree up longer, too.Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02165595356974295815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-48027935631791012142017-01-11T07:47:53.629-06:002017-01-11T07:47:53.629-06:00Yes, I keep the twinkle lights in the kitchen all ...Yes, I keep the twinkle lights in the kitchen all the time -- they cheer me, especially on dark winter mornings. I'm also keeping the greenery and lights on the hutch for awhile. Let there be twinkle light! :) <br /><br />Danae, I love your idea of the snowmen accompanying us through this winter. I'll remember that. :) Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-80207986956229276552017-01-11T07:13:25.415-06:002017-01-11T07:13:25.415-06:00I took down our tree this week, but left the light...I took down our tree this week, but left the lights up, too! Extra light is so helpful through the winter months!Danaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-81924063354837120822017-01-10T21:38:56.102-06:002017-01-10T21:38:56.102-06:00I know I need to deal with the dying Christmas tre...I know I need to deal with the dying Christmas tree, but I'm not ready yet. Later. But I'm definitely not taking the lights down until we start having more daylight. I neeeeed them. Bright happy colored lights. Melanie Bettinellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12557248434888642114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-19872102135293496372017-01-10T18:19:06.712-06:002017-01-10T18:19:06.712-06:00"Where is spring? Why is it only January?&quo..."Where is spring? Why is it only January?" I laughed so hard at this! I have always felt that when the Christmas season is over, winter should end, too. Why does God not agree with this plan? It makes perfect sense to me! Loved this post. Good January laugh! I think your snowmen should make a weekly appearance on your blog, just as a kind of winter update/check-in. :)Danaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-26614242608584236012017-01-10T15:38:41.195-06:002017-01-10T15:38:41.195-06:00A deal I wouldn't dream of breaking, Tanita.A deal I wouldn't dream of breaking, Tanita. Karen Edmisten https://www.blogger.com/profile/04446214835142625161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17019672.post-44448017675530399102017-01-10T15:29:50.264-06:002017-01-10T15:29:50.264-06:00Dear Karen,
Yesterday I took down the foil autumn ...Dear Karen,<br />Yesterday I took down the foil autumn leaves that were hanging from the ceiling in the entry way.<br /><br />Let's not talk about the poinsettia or the angels. Okay? Deal.tanita✿davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671822274852087499noreply@blogger.com