Debbie Macomber Blog

19 December 2008

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas from the North Pole, better known as Washington State, especially after the deep freeze we’ve experienced the last few days. In an unexpected turn of events, Wayne and I are leaving for Florida tomorrow, so Merry Christmas, dear friends and readers! I’ll be checking in right after the first of the year.

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15 December 2008

Short lived tranquility

The predicted storm for our area hit around three on Friday afternoon, and our power went out first thing. I thought it would be kind of fun. I lighted candles around the house, Wayne opened a bottle of wine, and we snuggled up in front of the fireplace.

The tranquility lasted all of fifteen minutes, when Wayne asked me what I intended to do about dinner. (My husband needs a few lessons on how to be romantic . . . ) I suggested reservations, and we eventually did end up dining out, thanks to our daughter. Since Wayne and I intended to have a glass of wine, Jody drove. By the time we returned home it was nine o’clock, and the power still wasn’t back. In fact, electricity didn’t return until around seven Saturday morning. By then I’d made a startling discovery about myself. I am no Laura Ingles Wilder!

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12 December 2008

I'm ready for snow!

A snow and wind storm is predicted for the Seattle area this afternoon. I can hardly wait. While most everyone is waiting with dread, I’m nearly giggling with excitement. You have to understand, I just don’t get to see snow nearly often enough. That’s one of the downsides of being a snowbird. At any rate, I have the fireplace all primed, the popcorn popper is set, and the grandkids are scheduled to arrive early afternoon. This is an ideal situation for fun.

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10 December 2008

Fallen Angels

This Christmas, as part of the outside decorations, I purchased three five-foot angels for our front lawn. They’re adorable, with bright lights shining in the dark winter night. Their wings are gold, as is the halo, and each one is holding a large, lit, gold star. They are perfection. And then . . . it happened.

A windstorm hit our area and downed the neighbor’s tree across our driveway. If that wasn’t distressing enough, I discovered all three of my angels had toppled. Yes, friends, I now have three fallen angels skattered across my front yard. I can’t help but think Shirley, Goodness and Mercy had a hand in this. I’m telling Gabriel!

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09 December 2008

Christmas Swimmers Tea

Categories: Christmas Tea

This afternoon is the annual Christmas Swimmers Tea, which I host in my home. It’s always so much fun because we actually get to see each other with street clothes on! It’s sometimes a shock. Recently, I was amazed to learn that Rachel wore glasses. She didn’t know I did, either.

Those of us who swim early in the morning share a special camaraderie—we’re hearty souls, mostly morning people, born with a happy gene, who like nothing better than the smell of chlorine to start off our day. Oh, and we’re not opposed to a sip of eggnog at noon, either.

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08 December 2008

Christmas Crazies

The Christmas craziness is well in progress. On Saturday alone I did a Christmas Breakfast with Delilah (yes, the Delilah of radio fame!) for 75 guests, followed by a Christmas potluck with my local writers’ chapter held in my home. That same evening I was given the honor of lighting our city Christmas tree with great pageantry and pomp, followed by a fireworks display. On Sunday, after church, Wayne and I did a wee bit of shopping and then we vegged out. We both needed that.

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05 December 2008

Holiday Celebrations

The honors just keep coming. Last Christmas about this time I was one of the fruitcake judges for the Port Gamble Country Christmas celebration. Then in September of this year I judged the pies at the Western Washington State Fair in Puyallup. It really doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Once again I have been proved wrong. This Saturday I will flip the switch for Port Orchard’s Christmas tree lighting celebration. Now, my friends, this is big. Well, the tree is, at any rate. With the bells from City Hall chiming in the background and my grandchildren gathered around me, it’s going to be one of the highlights of the holiday season. Merry Christmas, everyone!

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03 December 2008

2009 Knitting

Wayne and I are packing for Florida. Naturally, the first thing I sorted through to bring with me was yarn--no surprise there. Every year I knit each one of the grandkids a project. They choose the pattern and the yarn, and we have a good time of it. This next year, however, I’m knitting them small things instead of an afghan or a sweater. They’re getting hats and scarves. The major knitting is going to be for me. I feel almost guilty saying that, but I have so many projects stored up I’ve been wanting to attempt. Unfortunately, there are only so many knitting hours in a year. So, my friends, when next you see me, check out that sweater I’m wearing . . .

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01 December 2008

Black Friday

Yes, my friends, I was one of those crazed shoppers you viewed with horror on the Friday night evening newscast. My daughters and I set the alarm for 2 a.m. and were pulling into the Silverdale Kitsap Mall parking lot at 3:45 a.m., lattés in hand and our credit cards humming a Christmas ditty in our purses. As it was, we were fortunate to find a parking spot.

For weeks I’ve been hearing the dreary news--the sad state of our economy, the dire predictions, the gloom and doom . I guess someone should have informed our economists that when the word SALE is involved, women shop. I’m heading out again next weekend. Anyone care to join me?

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