Tuesday, December 22, 2009

a gift for you

As you have probably noticed, I've lost a good deal of momentum with regard to this blog over the past few months. I suspect that it is at least partly because I would love to leave the whole cancer ordeal behind me forever. I've also been ridiculously busy over the last month or so. I'm taking the time now to really enjoy the last few days of this year, reveling in the warmth and joy of the season. That sounds terribly corny, I know, but the solstice and Christmas and the end of the year have always been magical to me, and this year is no exception. When the festivities end, and January opens with its icy breath, I intend to pick up the pieces of experience that are scattered around me, and make something new from them. That will include this blog, and my work, and... well, I expect to find myself making some pretty major decisions in every area of my life.

In the meantime, I want to thank you all for bearing with me, for returning here to check on me even when I'm silent for weeks at a time. And this time of year always makes me want to give things to the people I love, and I'd like to give one of you something. Leave a comment on this post anytime before midnight on January 6, and I'll enter your name in a drawing to win an instock pendant of your choice from my Etsy shop. At the moment, the pickings look a little sparse, but trust me, there are more, and sometime before the end of the year I will list them all.

I hope that the season finds you feeling peaceful and very, very happy.

14 comments:

  1. Always glad to hear your thoughts, Patti... Merry Christmas to you and all the best in 2010!

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  2. You are a great source of inspiration to me Patti! and although we live further apart now, I know you are always there if I need you. You are loved very much! HEALTH & happiness to you in 2010!!!

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  3. Here is to a great 2010.. I love you Patti!!!
    xoxo Julie

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  4. Ooo! Me! Choose Me!
    Then I'll be "dripping" in PosyStudio...
    xoxok

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  5. I love your Blog Patti... my love to you, Greg and the kids... Happy New Year!

    Tammy

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  6. Happy New Year! I love reading your posts...always...hugs all around...see you in 2010!

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  7. You are amazing. Your writing is amazing. I miss seeing you at knitting and MDNS. We still have to celebrate our birthdays. Here's to a GREAT 2010!!!
    XOXO Erin

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  8. I haven't checked in to your blog for a while and today I wandered over ready to catch up. I have a friend whose dying is happening now and I have been thinking about her and cancer and its robbery for weeks now. I am so grateful that you are well, here and able to welcome your favorite time of year with the grace and wit and beauty you have always had.
    I love the deer too...even though they eat the tulips.

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  9. thanks for the invite, i will look forward to all your fab posts!

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  10. so glad we are both here for 2010 and many many more! I love to read your blog but I think it says a lot that you havent been writing as much.{ in a good way} best to you Love Gayle

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  11. I hope 2010 will bring you many wonderful surprises, delights, and peace.

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  12. So good to hear from you all! Um, I didn't quite get my shop updated before the end of the year. Soon!

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  13. Your art is simply fantastic and so appealing. Happy new year to you :)

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  14. I missed the cut-off date! But happy happy new year, dear friend! :-)

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