First Lady Michelle Obama: “I’m helping to track Santa tonight. He’s flying all over the world delivering presents to boys and girls. And I can see him on my radar screen in his sleigh, and he’s heading towards your house.” —The First Lady and NORAD are tracking Santa’s sleigh around the world
Yes, thanks so much, it was a GREAT Christmas Eve/Day in River City – and where our extended family is! Just sitting here with a little wine, now, thinking about all of it. *clink*
Thank you for sharing your story of your Dad and thank you to everyone else who shared stories of loved ones that they are thinking of at this time of year.
My Dad passed away Thanksgiving of 1993 and I think of him always, but especially during this season. To everyone who has lost someone more recently, I would like you to know that you never stop thinking of them, but over time the pain subsides and becomes a warmth that stays with you and comforts you.
I remember that the first Christmas after my Dad died it was so hard to think about dialing his telephone number and that no one would be there to answer the call. Those years were tough.
Now I talk to him even more than when he was alive, but I talk to him through my heart and I feel we are even closer than when he was alive on Earth. He is not lost to me anymore, it just feels like he’s out of town and we are spiritually skype-ing
Dad was a tenor and sang with his Church choir. He was raised Catholic but switched to the Presbyterian church because their choir was better 🙂 Dad would walk around the house singing “O Holy Night” every Christmas. Whenever I hear it, I think of him and smile.
In_deed.
No one asks the question to average Americans:
Are you better off today, than you were Jan 20th, 2009?
That question should be asked of Businesses. Billionaires. Millionaires. The ONLY measurement allowed is Provable data, Not Emotions, Opinions or Pundits.
Well…when you’re stuffed to the brim and you can’t fit anything to eat or drink in your mouth…and the presents are open and you have your jammies on….IT’S QUIZ TIME!! 🙂
CONGRATS, you made it!
You correctly identified 86 out of 100 senators.
^^^ Ha. If you offered me chocolate candy, I could have never coughed up the names of those dull-ass-lookin’ remaining 14. And even some of these were just good guesses!
I love it when POTUS and FLOTUS make this visit to thank our troops. I was reading a comment somewhere were someone said that the military doesn’t like President Obama, I commented back and said if they don’t like him it has more to do with what kind of people they are, then him. Because he has not given them any reasons not to respect or like him.
Merry Christmas TOD Family!! Hope everyone had a beautiful Christmas… I am back after over a weeks absence due to a broken PC. I got a new one put together now and am back just in time for the new year! Happiness and Love to all 😉
Another Christmas has come and gone, hope all had a good, peaceful day with families and friends. ” Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” ~ Albert Schweitzer. I feel I owe deepest thanks to Chips, who created this place, and all who contribute, for rekindling my flame every morning with my first cup of coffee and every evening before I retire. It is wonderful to have such a place to visit every day.
GOOD MORNING TOD FAMILY…YOU ALL MUST BE SLEEPING IN…IT’S ALMOST 8 A.M. HERE…HAVE AN APPT. THIS MORNING TO CONTRACT FOR THE NEW APARTMENT….SO I EXPECT THIS TO BE A MORE PLEASANT DAY…YESTERDAY…NOT SO GOOD!…ENJOY YOUR DAY AFTER EVERYONE!
Good Morning amk and all theTOD family. reading the comments, sounds like everyone had a great Christmas. Me too. :-), Spent Christmas Eve with my Nephew and his wife and family and Christmas Day with a friend and her family. Over all it was a great holiday for me. Glad everyone here also had a great one. Love you all BBL.
The Obama Diary 
Merry Christmas Nerdy, and thanks for the post!
We’re tracking Santa with FLOTUS 🙂
Merry. Christmas hf
Merry Christmas, HF! 🙂
NW, merry Christmas and thank you for all you do 😘
Congrats HF on First 😎
Merry Christmas to you as well, GGail. 🙂
Merry Christmas Nerdy!
Santa Claus and CataClaws both came to our house last night 🙂 >^..^<
And to ours! _^..^_*
🙂
🙂
Haaaaaappy Christmas Nerdy, and thanks a gazillion for the post!!!
Merry Christmas, Nadolig Llawen, and Peace to all at TOD.
I find this very appropriate for me this season….Merry Christmas everyone.
Speaks of Truth for me, as well, thank you, YardArm. Many blessings. ❤
Merry Christmas evening, Yardarm – and there’s certainly truth in that quote.
Same to ya jc. I trust all is well in River City with you and yours.
Yes, thanks so much, it was a GREAT Christmas Eve/Day in River City – and where our extended family is! Just sitting here with a little wine, now, thinking about all of it. *clink*
Back atcha jc!
❤ FLOTUS ❤
Dear Chips,
Thank you for sharing your story of your Dad and thank you to everyone else who shared stories of loved ones that they are thinking of at this time of year.
My Dad passed away Thanksgiving of 1993 and I think of him always, but especially during this season. To everyone who has lost someone more recently, I would like you to know that you never stop thinking of them, but over time the pain subsides and becomes a warmth that stays with you and comforts you.
I remember that the first Christmas after my Dad died it was so hard to think about dialing his telephone number and that no one would be there to answer the call. Those years were tough.
Now I talk to him even more than when he was alive, but I talk to him through my heart and I feel we are even closer than when he was alive on Earth. He is not lost to me anymore, it just feels like he’s out of town and we are spiritually skype-ing
Dad was a tenor and sang with his Church choir. He was raised Catholic but switched to the Presbyterian church because their choir was better 🙂 Dad would walk around the house singing “O Holy Night” every Christmas. Whenever I hear it, I think of him and smile.
I love you Daddy:
❤
So true. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful!!! Thank you, MadameSoph.
If President Obama were kissing me, I’d be having a very Merry Christmas indeed! Whoops! That wasn’t very Christmas appropriate, was it!!
I had a “naughty mat” dream about PBO the other night (and it felt like a very appropriate gift for my Christmas 😉 )
Glad I’m not the only one!
Merry X-mas TOD family!
I celebrate the 12 days of Christmas, so I’m just getting started with celebrating.
Now that I’m in the mood, gotta hear Christmas in Hollis 🙂
Wish the actual clip was still available to post, but this version will do.
“Nutmeg” by John Legend from “A Colbert Christmas” a few years back.
Hilarious and sexy and a new holiday classic for me 🙂
O.k, trying again (it’s worth it)
Enough music to last ’til New Year’s day…….
Merry Christmas Jacqueline & all on TOD – hope your day was full of food and family 🙂 – and a little sauv blanc
Hey 99ts, is it your Saturday morning – already?
Saturday afternoon now 🙂
How about lots o’ rhum in a toddy! :-p
whatever takes your fancy
*clink* 🙂 🙂
Merry Christmas Col. Morris Davis.
Definitely!
In_deed.
No one asks the question to average Americans:
Are you better off today, than you were Jan 20th, 2009?
That question should be asked of Businesses. Billionaires. Millionaires. The ONLY measurement allowed is Provable data, Not Emotions, Opinions or Pundits.
Oh good Lord, I’m stuffed!
A moment on the lips;a lifetime on the hips. 😆
At this moment, it feels goooood all over 🙂
More to love, I guess. 😉
You’re cruising for a holiday bruising brother
Why me? I didn’t OVERDUE anything.
Hope the Obama family is enjoying their Christmas.
Cleverness – with a message – all in a cookie.
Nerdy Wonka – Excuse my ignorance! Merry Christmas to you, sweet one!
HoHoHo!
Well…when you’re stuffed to the brim and you can’t fit anything to eat or drink in your mouth…and the presents are open and you have your jammies on….IT’S QUIZ TIME!! 🙂
http://www.nationaljournal.com/s/120721/name-that-senator
68/100. missed most of the thugs.
75/100. Those 25 just one big generic white man 😕.
*missed most of the thugs*
Better for your emotional health, amk!
CONGRATS, you made it!
You correctly identified 86 out of 100 senators.
^^^ Ha. If you offered me chocolate candy, I could have never coughed up the names of those dull-ass-lookin’ remaining 14. And even some of these were just good guesses!
Omg just take the day off sir!
#waytooblessed
I love it when POTUS and FLOTUS make this visit to thank our troops. I was reading a comment somewhere were someone said that the military doesn’t like President Obama, I commented back and said if they don’t like him it has more to do with what kind of people they are, then him. Because he has not given them any reasons not to respect or like him.
I love this line in the poem: “And I was six Christmases of age.”
Merry Christmas TOD
This is my first chance to get online today so I hope everyone had a great Holiday.
We did, here, Baby O’Donna. Hope your two little ones had as much fun as our two youngest ones!
Although being wrong doesn’t quite cut it … knowing you’re wrong is the real key!
Merry Christmas TOD Family!! Hope everyone had a beautiful Christmas… I am back after over a weeks absence due to a broken PC. I got a new one put together now and am back just in time for the new year! Happiness and Love to all 😉
Glad to see you back, Terri!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays TOD! Wishing love, peace on earth and goodwill towards all… 🙂
Another Christmas has come and gone, hope all had a good, peaceful day with families and friends. ” Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.” ~ Albert Schweitzer. I feel I owe deepest thanks to Chips, who created this place, and all who contribute, for rekindling my flame every morning with my first cup of coffee and every evening before I retire. It is wonderful to have such a place to visit every day.
GOOD MORNING TOD FAMILY…YOU ALL MUST BE SLEEPING IN…IT’S ALMOST 8 A.M. HERE…HAVE AN APPT. THIS MORNING TO CONTRACT FOR THE NEW APARTMENT….SO I EXPECT THIS TO BE A MORE PLEASANT DAY…YESTERDAY…NOT SO GOOD!…ENJOY YOUR DAY AFTER EVERYONE!
Good Morning amk and all theTOD family. reading the comments, sounds like everyone had a great Christmas. Me too. :-), Spent Christmas Eve with my Nephew and his wife and family and Christmas Day with a friend and her family. Over all it was a great holiday for me. Glad everyone here also had a great one. Love you all BBL.
Morning!
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wow, stoke two goals within 7 minutes. mu is effed.