Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas: A Christmas Poem

'Tis the day before Christmas, and all through our house,
The children are always stirring, but, thankfully, no mouse.
The stockings are hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there.
The children rarely stay snug in their beds,
While visions of beach vacations dance in Mom and Dad’s heads;
And Mama in her sweatpants and Dad in his baseball cap,
Would love to settle down for any kind of nap.
On Christmas morning our kids will awaken like a flash,
Tear open the presents, as if in a mad dash.
When, what to my wondering eyes will appear,
But three beautiful children holding their family dear.
I’ll grab for the camera, so lively and quick,
And know to say a thank you to the idea of St. Nick;
Capture the precious memories with speed,
And hope the true gift of Christmas they heed.

We hope our family and friends, far and near
Have a wonderful holiday with moments so dear.
Take a moment to count each of your treasures,
And we wish you a 2012 filled with many pleasures.


I sent this poem out in my holiday letters this year, so I wanted to share it here with my favorite readers, bloggers, and writers. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and love of books with me this year.

May 2012 bring us all many great new reads and writing adventures!

Monday, November 28, 2011

The Gift of Reading: Musing Mondays

Today's Musing Mondays prompt from Should be Reading:

Will you be buying books for the holidays, this year? If so, for whom, and why?

Yes, lots and lots of books. I bought several books when Borders was closing down. I've stockpiled them. Some will make their way into Christmas/holiday wrapping paper, but others have already been given away. I couldn't stand to see all those books on Borders' shelves, all needing homes. They looked all pristine and unloved, no tattered edges or turned down pages. (My soft heart for things that need a home is a reason I don't go into pet stores.)

I'm fortunate that most members of my family are avid readers. A book is never a disappointing gift in my sphere. Actually, my preteen daughter would, GASP, rather have books than clothes. I know, this probably won't last, but I'm enjoying it while it does.

I've even hunted down autographed and special edition books for family members in past years. What I love about books is how personal you can get. You can really show how well you know a person with a book. And I always get bookstore gift certificates for my girls' teachers. Most of them love to read or need books for their classrooms.

Since my new goal is to support indie and small press books and local businesses, this year I will be giving gift certificates to our local bookstore.

A good book is a gift that will always be with you, even if you share it or give it away. The characters, the story, and the memories stay.

Do you gift books?