tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post7739314621184452698..comments2024-03-18T17:50:26.457-04:00Comments on The Romance Dish: Romancing the Holidays - Grace Burrowespjpuppymomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-46719245424985430622012-11-30T15:21:45.187-05:002012-11-30T15:21:45.187-05:00I miss being in Germany during Christmas.I miss being in Germany during Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-54251612095457720522012-11-30T13:23:46.190-05:002012-11-30T13:23:46.190-05:00His regular stuff is great but his Christmas music...His regular stuff is great but his Christmas music is painfulAuburnGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335846387377596380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-76786932172247508972012-11-30T13:20:22.088-05:002012-11-30T13:20:22.088-05:00My Christmas memory is good and bad. My cat Izzy w...My Christmas memory is good and bad. My cat Izzy was very sick with feline leukemia and I could tell it was the end. I called the emergency line for my vet and she came to the vets office on Christmas morning to put down my baby. it was sooo hard, but was glad she gave up part of her Christmas to help meregencygirl01https://www.blogger.com/profile/07319337324420048712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-39612289761866189632012-11-30T13:00:12.374-05:002012-11-30T13:00:12.374-05:00@Ann Honestly I have no idea. It just freaks me ou...@Ann Honestly I have no idea. It just freaks me out and looks really gross. RFTC Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01794488183771670244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-16216127932658513192012-11-30T12:47:21.207-05:002012-11-30T12:47:21.207-05:00I love almost all things about Christmas. This wil...I love almost all things about Christmas. This will be our first Christmas with no kids at home for Christmas morning and I am not sure how I will like that. Things may change a little as the season goes on, but not a whole lot. I have my grandchildren here most days and I will have fun showing them the different things I did with their mommy and daddy when they were little. This weekend it will Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967523246094253053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-41420152636073810542012-11-30T12:11:38.280-05:002012-11-30T12:11:38.280-05:00since this is such a great group I have to ask thi...since this is such a great group I have to ask this, what do you think of gifting holiday treats to those that you see on and off all year?<br />Your Physician? Your eye doctor? Folks you see often but never really get to show thanks..<br /><br />My daughter and I are making homemade truffles and I want to put them in beautiful glass containers and gift. <br /><br />And yes, I love all that goes hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630966299992245426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-64909520258724957352012-11-30T12:09:39.023-05:002012-11-30T12:09:39.023-05:00To pick up the afternoon's thread, and join Th...To pick up the afternoon's thread, and join Theresa Romain for more giveaways, here's the link: <br />http://www.theromancedish.com/2012/11/romancing-holidays-theresa-romain.html?showComment=1354295286036#c1312435582635537413Grace Burroweshttp://graceburrowes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-29508842606592489242012-11-30T12:02:48.203-05:002012-11-30T12:02:48.203-05:00Theresa Romain should shortly be IN THE HOUSE, wit...Theresa Romain should shortly be IN THE HOUSE, with a fresh set of posts, and even yet still more giveaways to get the afternoon underway. PJ will be announcing our winner for hour three, and for hour four, we'll be giving away a copy of Victoria Alexander's delightful, "What Happens at Christmas." Grace Burroweshttp://graceburrowes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-33196493980549165942012-11-30T11:57:34.776-05:002012-11-30T11:57:34.776-05:00Thanks! My "go to" for White Elephant or...Thanks! My "go to" for White Elephant or Secret Santa gifts is to package a red ceramic mixing bowl with holiday themed cookie cutters, whisk & packaged cookie mixes. I also did one for a friend that was a nice colander with gourmet olive oil & different pastas. <br />I love kitchen things, so it's the direction my brain tends to go for gifts. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522419759633979256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-73044727340386523292012-11-30T11:56:44.638-05:002012-11-30T11:56:44.638-05:00Wow, that three hours sure went fast! Grace, than...<b> Wow, that three hours sure went fast! Grace, thank you so much for being our special guest this morning. We wish you a blessed holiday season filled with good friends, good food and great books! Merry Christmas! </b>pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-82303435772077004972012-11-30T11:56:31.973-05:002012-11-30T11:56:31.973-05:00Shucks!! Just found this gala and now debating ski...Shucks!! Just found this gala and now debating skipping sleep so that I can party! I have signed up, so keeping fingers crossed for some lovelies from some wonderful authors.<br /><br />Hmm, grinchy moments I guess would be described by my love-hate relationship with the song "Christmas Shoes". It truly is a beautiful and moving song, but unfortunately my own mother passed New Years Theresa Friel Newburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13975103726721252713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78243846810009776202012-11-30T11:55:55.572-05:002012-11-30T11:55:55.572-05:00And Super Bowl Sunday? Who'd have thoughtAnd Super Bowl Sunday? Who'd have thought Grace Burroweshttp://graceburrowes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-22147989238479211762012-11-30T11:55:19.229-05:002012-11-30T11:55:19.229-05:00My grinch moment is no doubt the annual office hol...My grinch moment is no doubt the annual office holiday party. Just leave me at the office working on budgets and projections instead. That, and hearing the song "Feliz Navidad" for the 700th time today. bonnieblue at wowway dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-891389697853639162012-11-30T11:54:54.730-05:002012-11-30T11:54:54.730-05:00And Super Bowl Sunday? Who'd have thought?And Super Bowl Sunday? Who'd have thought? Grace Burroweshttp://graceburrowes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-53004025864930198952012-11-30T11:53:42.770-05:002012-11-30T11:53:42.770-05:00That is so sad, Grace. We hear the same from the ...That is so sad, Grace. We hear the same from the director of our local women's shelter. The holidays really can bring out the worst in some people. pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-66018811557815488262012-11-30T11:53:33.775-05:002012-11-30T11:53:33.775-05:00speaking of lights up before halloween . This year...speaking of lights up before halloween . This year a house down the road from us put up there halloween and christmas decor at the same time . I was disturbed til i went and seen it then i had to laugh they had bats flying into reindeer and the spiders were wrapping santa and a sign that said This is why we separate the holidays Jennifer Mathishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348224965449535905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-4322754606495947152012-11-30T11:52:19.773-05:002012-11-30T11:52:19.773-05:00(((Louisa))) I feel for anybody who works in reta...(((Louisa))) I feel for anybody who works in retail at this time of year (including myself). I have to say that most of my customers are very nice but occasionally a really nasty one sneaks through. I just treat them to big smiles and happy chatter. It stuns them into silence...usually. ;-)pjpuppymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18234101901405553621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-6942624688425419702012-11-30T11:51:34.786-05:002012-11-30T11:51:34.786-05:00I'm late to the party! My kiddo's had an ...I'm late to the party! My kiddo's had an early dentist appointment! So excited to be here now :)<br />My least favorite holiday treat is egg nog!! I get grossed out watching my hubby drink it!<br />Oh and I hate holiday traffic, but I think everyone does lol<br /><br />Happy Holidays :)Savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259796528536483355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-31824751726982777542012-11-30T11:48:48.991-05:002012-11-30T11:48:48.991-05:00Theresa Romaine will be joining us shortly, but be...Theresa Romaine will be joining us shortly, but before that, we'll be giving away a copy of "Season for Surrender," another fun, historical holiday read. Grace Burroweshttp://graceburrowes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-64297556250887565812012-11-30T11:48:06.690-05:002012-11-30T11:48:06.690-05:00speaking of lights up before halloween this year a...speaking of lights up before halloween this year a few blocks from us the house did there christmas and halloween decorations together ... I was a bit disturbed til i went and seen it and then i laughed . bats were running into reindeer the spiders were wrapping santa and there was a sign saying This Is why we separate the holidays Jennifer Mathishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348224965449535905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-78817335853925774862012-11-30T11:47:38.570-05:002012-11-30T11:47:38.570-05:00Grace, that is such a sad statistic. All the more...Grace, that is such a sad statistic. All the more reason why we need to remember those who are less fortunate over the holidays. Thank you for the reminder!Vanessa Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14571549124283013391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-44354812391444955952012-11-30T11:46:23.722-05:002012-11-30T11:46:23.722-05:00Wassail was a popular libation in days of yore. I&...Wassail was a popular libation in days of yore. I'm thinking that was mulled wine in most households? Grace Burroweshttp://graceburrowes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-69401186439632020842012-11-30T11:45:14.493-05:002012-11-30T11:45:14.493-05:00I am a fellow associate from California, fortunate...I am a fellow associate from California, fortunately I don't work on the sales floor often. I do get the occasional customer and wow you aren't kidding this time of year can bring out the worst in people.Ann S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06909972239996259610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-56498180913486461772012-11-30T11:44:55.450-05:002012-11-30T11:44:55.450-05:00I'm a family law attorney, and I do not recomm...I'm a family law attorney, and I do not recommend that profession when the holidays approach. In terms of domestic violence, Christmas Eve is the WORST night of the year, except for Super Bowl Sunday in the city that wins (probably much alcohol consumed). This is part of the reason we wanted to send a big batch of books to a shelter or library. For some people, the holidays are one long, coldGrace Burroweshttp://graceburrowes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57166953240040768.post-36434543214609633532012-11-30T11:43:37.492-05:002012-11-30T11:43:37.492-05:00i suck at wrapping presents .*hint hint * cause i ...i suck at wrapping presents .*hint hint * cause i was so bad at wrapping hubby took the job away from me Jennifer Mathishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348224965449535905noreply@blogger.com