Field of Daisies

I've always wondered what this song meant (though I had an idea) so I decided to find out a little more about this New Year's Eve tradition. What I found was really quite fascinating! But not more fascinating than the fact that most everyone sings it on New Year's Eve without knowing what they're saying or where it came from!

Ah yes, "traditions"... Aren't they grand!?!

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On this, the eve of 2004, allow me to wish everyone a very

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In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us." So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. --Luke 2:8-20 (NAS)

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And now for the final installment of great truths:

GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD

1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) You know you're getting old when you stoop to tie your shoes and wonder what else you can do while you're down there.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.
5) One of life's mysteries is how a two-pound box of candy can make a person gain five pounds.
6) God put me on earth to accomplish a certain number of things. Right now I am so far behind I will live forever.
7) It's frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.
8) Time may be a great healer, but it's also a lousy beautician.
9) The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat are really good friends.
10) Age doesn't always bring wisdom. Sometimes age comes alone.

Plus a bonus, just because it's Christmas!

THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:

1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.

PS: To learn about the TRUE meaning of Christmas click here.

Happy Christmas Eve!

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Here's part two of the great truths of life:

GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT LIFE THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a tree.
2) There is always a lot to be thankful for, if you take the time to look. For example, I'm sitting here thinking how nice it is that wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge . . . mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing helps. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

Countdown to Christmas - 2 Days

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I ran across the following list this afternoon and thought it was good for a laugh. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! (I'm not sure who to give the credit to for writing it....)

1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your Mom is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.

Countdown to Christmas - 3 Days

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With the raising of the terror alert to "HIGH" today, I was curious about what to do "if..." As always, I believe the threat to be real, but improbable, so 'panic over terrorist threat' is on my list down around 'possibility of earthquake' and 'tornado in December'. Even so, I took the time to read through Homeland Security's web site on preparing for an attack. I don't know that I'll go to the trouble to gather all the materials they suggested, but it is a good idea to at least be familiar with the different scenarios and what immediate precautions to take in the event of an attack. The web site even offers a PDF file in case you want to print out the information. It's not a bad idea to have a copy on hand.

It never hurts to be prepared, but we don't have to live in fear. In fact, the Word of God offers solid assurances for us regarding fear:

And don't forget:

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Check out one of my favorite sites. You never know what you'll find at this one, but it's always certain to entertain, inform, or infuriate.

Countdown to Christmas: 4 Days

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A Charlie Brown Christmas has got to go down in history as one of the all-time greatest half-hours in Christmas lore. Where else can you find so many precocious children, the dog of everyone's dreams, classical music, and honest searching for the "true" meaning of Christmas, all bathed in the innocence of that wonderful bygone era? And where else can you find such honesty about the more difficult aspects of Christmas: loneliness, rejection, depression, materialism...? It's all there, wrapped in the sweetest package to ever grace television!

Yes, there's something for everyone in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Snappy lines perfectly performed by cherubic children; drama; romance; music; tension; and a resolution that warms the heart. Who can resist it? Certainly not this Peanuts fan.

And with that said, there's only one thing left to say...

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I have been "away" for a few months, working on another blog, but that project is finished now, so here I am again--ready and willing to share with you my daily (or whenever I can manage it) musings.

For starters, how's about a little Christmas cheer?

Nothing takes me back to my childhood like an hour spent with Rudolph and his friends: Santa, Hermey, Yukon Cornelius, the Abominable Snowman, and all the other misfits. If you haven't recently watched this classic from more innocent days gone by, put on your flannel pajamas, grab a mug of hot cocoa, don some really fluffy socks, and curl up with a cozy quilt for an evening of pure enjoyment. This is great stuff!

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