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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Prattle, Ramble, Blather On

Did you have a goodValentine's Day? I'm going to ask the most impertinent question in a line or two. Prepare yourself! My sister wrote me an email on Valentine's Day. She shared that her husband gave her a surprise gift—a Pandora bracelet. When I wrote back, I shared that mine had also given me a surprise gift—three peanut butter crackers and a glass of milk. So here's the question: did you have more of a bracelet kind of day or a peanut butter cracker kind of day? :D

We enjoyed a quiet Valentine's with a nice dinner of pork roast, baked potatoes, and roasted asparagus. I made whoopie pies with heart shape cut-outs for the kids and called it good. That we ourselves ate too many whoopie pies...

Just this morning, I finished the last of the letters to be written. Some days were simply too difficult to sit down to the task. Today, having safely passed the one-month mark, it seemed as if I could do it. It is one of those tasks that must be done, that one feels better for having done, and that is meaningful for both the writer and the receiver. Anyway, it is a task accomplished and one that leaves me feeling brighter for it.

I'm still in Lark Rise or Candleford as the case may be. My understanding is that season 4 is the end. What a shame! How ridiculous to think that the stories are all told. Stories are never all told. If it mattered at all, I would write to the producers and writers and tell them that they are more than equal to the task and that this program provides so many with great enjoyment, even comfort. In this country, excellent programs go on for ten years without the bat of an eye. Four? A mere four? Pah!

Prattle, ramble, blather on is what I'm reduced to; I do hope that I can do better soon. Until then, create a wonderful day!

29 comments:

  1. My hubby and I exchange cards and we went out to dinner but other than that we don't go all out for Valentine's Day. I like your prattel, ramble and blather.

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  2. Good morning, Vee. We didn't do anything too special for Valentine's, but then we never do. I baked a Red Velvet Cake and hubby asked me if I wanted to go out to eat or get flowers. Being the practical sort and liking to eat food that I didn't cook, guess which I chose? Sounds like you had a very nice dinner! Have a good day. Hugs, Cheryl

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  3. you may be reduced to it...but we're still enjoying it :)

    I am so sad that wonderful series is ending, I have decided to purchase the set....I'm sure I'll watch it many times...

    although I will say the last episode was simply perfect..

    Have a good day Vee,
    blessings,
    Niki

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  4. We don't "do" Valentine's Day so... ,-) But we did "HAVE" our New Year's Eve Champagne. Which is kind-of-"doing"-it, I guess. lol.

    I don't give anything to Grands, for such "Days." I did manage to make the quick bread which my husband likes. Wow! I did *do* something. lol.

    But all in all, these *Days* aren't on my calendar. Like everything else, everyone does stuff, the way THEY do stuff. :-)

    Glad you got the thank you notes written. What a relief to have that done.

    "Olden Auntie A."
    P.S. What is a Pandora bracelet? Those kinda' big-and-clunky-looking things, perhaps? Bleahhhh... >,-)

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  5. It was the latter of two kinds of a day. However, my "crackers" were two bags of discounted holiday Peanut M&M's. I am soooo happy with them. Am I crazy??? Oh well, if I am don't tell me.

    Last night, I instigated a meal out at Red Lobster...HIS favorite place to eat...ever! We took Chelsea and Jonathan and had a wonderful time together. Our form of Valentine's. Not for everyone but it made us happy. Too soon the kids will have their own Valentines and we won't be included.

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  6. Hey Vee - you missed one -

    "prattle, blather, ramble ....
    palaverin'" That's what we do down here at Sand Flat Farm!

    We didn't do anything out of the ordinary for VAlentines day. We went to eat at McAlisters with some friends as we do every year since we don't have kids to do something with. Our bestest buddies here we've known for 26 years and 2 birthdays an anniversary fall during the month of January, so we always plan something together to celebrate. It fell into Valentines Day this year cuz we've all been so busy!

    My husband and I decided that we didn't want to spend the $$ on cards anymore. So we can agree to just tell each other how much we love each other, or perhaps write a sweet note. Are we humbugs? Some may think so, but it's what we want to do. He knows I'd rather have flowers or a card on an ordinary day!

    I have not kept up with that mini-series but it sounds wonderful. I'm just too busy right now. We're getting the rest of the inside of the house painted and finished up. I have no time for TV or anything else (including posting) right now!

    Have a wonderful day - glad you got the burdensome task of letter-writing behind you. Now please relax a bit. Spring, renewal and rebirth are about to be here!!

    Sunshiney warm hugs coming your way!

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  7. Ours was simple! Dinner at home with the 2 kids that live here. A nice meal of Spaghetti Giovanni, salad and bread. Then I believe the daughter and I sat down and watched the bachelor. Doesn't get any better then that!

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  8. We both worked at home. Me in my studio, hubbie in his office. I went to physical therapy at 4PM. Got home at 5:30. Hubbie and I cooked lobster tails and risotto milanese together for our dinner and shared a bottle of our favorite white wine.

    Sending hugs your way.
    xoxo
    Penny

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  9. I'd choose a peanut butter cracker kind of day any day over a bracelet kind of day. Mine was the former kind. I love the little everyday gestures over the big grand ones. I made my honey his favorite home made chicken pie with chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. We snuggle don the sofa and watched an action movie (actually I napped while he enjoyed the movie I rented for him) Nothing big and showy just an everyday kind of love.

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  10. I gave him a card...and picked up some red tulips for the table...and we celebrated with the grands. So I think it was more about peanut butter this year! We can celebrate with each other anytime...any day.

    As for Pandora...I gave my girls each a leather Pandora bracelet for Christmas with a monogram charm and a few wooden beads.

    Glad you have your therapeutic letters written. Blessings to you as you go forward...one day at a time.

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  11. Peanut butter crackers can be more satisfying than a pandora bracelet. Ours was probably the cracker kind, simple, with just the two of us for dinner at home. Tim did bring home a bouquet of roses, and I did make chocolate covered strawberries, but that was it. And it was sweet.

    One month already. These markings of time are often filled with anticipatory dread and aching grief. Yet, moment by moment, you're kept in God's loving care.

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  12. Dear Vee,

    Robert and I exchanged inexpensive gifts and had dinner at home. As long as something is made or given with genuine love, peanut butter crackers and milk speaks volumes!

    Please, send me your direct email address to my old account when you get the opportunity, please. I read your blog for almost 3 hours over the weekend and have caught up for the most part.

    I'm so sorry to learn of your dear Nan and Mother's passings. I pray for your peace of mind and comfort as you traverse this grieving time. God gave you a very special gift when your Mother moved in with you and John last autumn.

    So tell me, what does Fiore think of her new sister, Molly?

    I think of you often, my friend.

    Lots of love and prayers are winging their way to you as I type!

    Your Texas Bluebell

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  13. We gave each other cards (I made mine for him) and the day before we went out to lunch to a special place of ours.
    I feel that Kenny does lots of little things for me all the time and to me they are the most important things. :-)

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  14. We had to attend a wedding away this weekend so we celebrated at that by dancing the night away ...and paid for it the next day with sore knees and feet...lol! Mu hubby gave me a foot rub for Valentine's Day that was better than a diamond necklace as far as I was concerned! I amde him heart shaped brownies and a favorite dinner. It was all good!
    :D

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  15. Valentine's day was a bit lonely here as dear hubby had to go out of town. But I did enjoy a special evening with my children which did make me happy.
    I know the letter writing was difficult, but it goes to show what a dear friend you are. I can only imagine how tough it can be.

    Thinking of you,
    Jen

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  16. well you already know what I did on Valentines day and I didn't feel one speck cheated. OH. .one note of interest though . ..I had given my dear dil's pandora bracelets for Christmas which I bought in Puerto Rico. I bought two sizes. .and it seems that the largest now belongs to me and I will be replacing that one with one that fits the girl. So .. .we both win.

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  17. Hi Vee, we had a quiet dinner at home, I had only one request for Valentine's Day and that was a dance, I got two! LOl.

    I know now why you have been on my heart so much this week, and I have been praying for you.

    Please know that I do mind you!! (ie.comment) LOL....and count myself so blessed to know you. Through you sharing your thoughts and writings I have gained so much encouragement, inspiration, and will to know that I can make it.There is a saying.. "when given lemons make lemonade", You not only have shown me how to make lemonade, but Cherry lemonade.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  18. This year was very special and we needed it...having experienced some great losses and tremendous stress we through out all worries and went out to eat, with chocolate covered strawberries and balloons. We even took a picture...since it hasn't been that way in recent years and we probably wouldn't have said we were each others favorite Valentine's at that time this year was so refreshing.

    Blessings to you and continued hugs from the Father who will meet your ever need and heart's desire.

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  19. OK, I had to google to find out what a Pandora bracelet looked like. So does that answer your question, LOL? Hubby fixed me dinner (as he always does) and poured me some 18-year old KY bourbon in a Irish crystal glass, and had it ready for me when I got off my work computer for the day. We went out to the screen porch briefly and celebrated our life of togetherness. All of that beats a Pandora bracelet in my book.

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  20. Hi Vee!

    Sounds like my Valentine's Day was kind of a cheese and cracker day for me too! I called and ordered pizza at Dominoes, and my husband picked it up on his way home from work! I made his favorite brownie pudding cake and topped it with lots of whipped cream - very easy... :0)

    Getting all of the "thank-you's" out is a hard job, and one I'm sure you are glad to have done. Now, you need to relax a bit and watch Lark Rise! I have not even had time to sit down and watch it - I've wanted to, maybe next time it's on!

    Hugs,
    Barb

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  21. Mister is very romantic. So we usually do it all for Valentine's Day. I asked him not to get me candy or flowers. Not to spend a lot of money.
    So he made a special dinner, gave me a card, earrings, candy.

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  22. Just waking up beside my terrific husband is Valentine enough for me (but he did give me a lovely card with touching sentiments).
    Cheryl
    PS I'm completely hooked on my very own copy of Downton Abby. Thank you for mentioning this wonderful series.

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  23. OOO, Vee, Mr. Sweet and I both were sooo sick on Valentine's Day. Tummy virus and it was WICKED. Late in the evening, he said he would "be right back" and left for just a few minutes. He came back with a beautiful, romantic card (which romance was the LAST thing on our minds) and wrote, "This card isn't large enuf for me to write all the love I have for you." I squalled my little sick eyes out. He said he passed by some beautiful red, heart shaped boxes of chocolates and nearly threw up there in the store. Bless his heart..can't you just see him gagging, standing in line.? He decided we wouldn't be able to eat them anyway. :) I told him that now, they would be putting all their candy on for 75% off and I'd get TWO boxes, one for him and one for me, now that we are feeling much better. Oh, my, what a day we had, running into each other in the bathroom. :)))

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  24. We exchange cards. Both of us feel (now) that Valentine's Day is a very commercial holiday. For our mothers, this is still a holiday with great meaning so several years ago we decided rather than exchanging gifts, we would send flowers to them. They are both alone and when they call and we hear how pleased they are, it makes the holiday special for us. (Vee, I started to write this; thought it might be insensitive; and then thought that you, more than anyone, would appreciate that we do this.)

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  25. Diane~

    I love that you do that for your mothers. I love that people still have their mothers here on this earth. And I have a greater appreciation for those who can no longer pick up the phone and call their moms. It's all good. Thanks for not deleting!(Oh, and I know how much this holiday meant in former times to the older generation. It was my grandmother's favorite holiday.)

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  26. I need to find these movies so that I can be taken away to these beautiful places! My hubby rented a sweet movie, Letters to Juliet so he was very thoughtful! He does lots of special things for me...every day! ♥♥♥ (I know that sounds mushy but it's true!)

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  27. Hello Sweet Vee

    We celebrated on Saturday with Dinner and Movie - " No strings Attached". We agreed to no cards or gifts on Monday. We both adhered to the rule, but if felt odd as we ate a dinner of leftovers in front of the TV.

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  28. Just found your blog. Signing on as a follower. My husband and I celebrate February 27 as our ring day...the day we got engaged, instead of Valentines day. No gift exchange, we are so blessed and thankful for everyday we are together. We have weekly "dates" to keep the romance going. Oh yeah, this year makes 35 years married.

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  29. Are ya' supposed to get gifts on Valentines day? I just wouldn't know what to do if that happened. Course you have to have a 'valentine' to help that along. I liked it better when VDay was just for little kids in school.

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