tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post7871330870531745603..comments2024-03-08T09:52:59.827-05:00Comments on Middle Passages: Marking MagicLizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-46084196921047386512015-12-13T22:03:15.390-05:002015-12-13T22:03:15.390-05:00What a fantabulously old-fashioned kind of festiva...What a fantabulously old-fashioned kind of festival. It sounds heavenly. I hope you and your daughter continue to share the experience for many more years to come... and some day, maybe you'll take a grandchild or two with you, too. Your hubby might even join y'all then. It's a lovely family tradition, and he's a peach for doing the decorating.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-29576655996979790442015-12-09T16:50:24.693-05:002015-12-09T16:50:24.693-05:00It's good they keep a great day like this goin...It's good they keep a great day like this going. Sounds like it's enjoyable for everyone concerned and very nice that you got to take your daughter.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-23175077328142633552015-12-09T11:29:35.602-05:002015-12-09T11:29:35.602-05:00This sounds like so much fun. Makes me want to liv...This sounds like so much fun. Makes me want to live there to take part. Almost. It's much warmer in San Antonio :)Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-50042574758047442512015-12-08T08:45:24.239-05:002015-12-08T08:45:24.239-05:00Hi Lisa - how lovely your daughter drives over to ...Hi Lisa - how lovely your daughter drives over to join you ... it just sounds the type of community get together that brings people in ... and what a great mix .. food, music and a selection of books ... while a meeting place for finding friends and family ... love your story of it - Chowder sounds good - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-42336243131187442632015-12-08T08:11:31.881-05:002015-12-08T08:11:31.881-05:00I loved this post and it gave me a very warm, comf...I loved this post and it gave me a very warm, comfy feeling. Simple traditions,enjoyed with those we love, are the best.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-8987661265060080232015-12-07T21:11:48.100-05:002015-12-07T21:11:48.100-05:00I'm a big fan of family traditions. This one s...I'm a big fan of family traditions. This one sounds like a great way to get into the Christmas spirit!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-58689100804926346282015-12-07T16:51:55.225-05:002015-12-07T16:51:55.225-05:00This sounds like a lovely tradition. How nice that...This sounds like a lovely tradition. How nice that you and your daughter could spend the time together, and what a treat to come home to an already decorated home!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-72085588527692030342015-12-07T12:33:44.141-05:002015-12-07T12:33:44.141-05:00I miss Christmas on the Common. They do it here to...I miss Christmas on the Common. They do it here to an extent, but it's not the same New Englandy right of passage. Maybe next year I'll get back for it.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-32182899953914447342015-12-07T10:29:43.325-05:002015-12-07T10:29:43.325-05:00sounds splendid - sharing time together, enjoying...sounds splendid - sharing time together, enjoying the village spirit, food, festivities - and home to more holiday warmth. Now that's embracing this time of yearJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604494404874408870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-31284959018518671022015-12-07T09:36:26.491-05:002015-12-07T09:36:26.491-05:00Wow, what a lovely day. As my children get older, ...Wow, what a lovely day. As my children get older, I find they want those family traditions to continue and stay the same. To have your daughter with you must have been great.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-4222698991294209262015-12-07T08:33:37.564-05:002015-12-07T08:33:37.564-05:00That sounds lovely! And it's so nice you'r...That sounds lovely! And it's so nice you're able to see the joy in the event, even though it's changed for you over the years. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1907885067602758337.post-78277004712806267702015-12-07T06:31:34.329-05:002015-12-07T06:31:34.329-05:00I think that's a fine tradition. (And aren'...I think that's a fine tradition. (And aren't you glad you don't insist your husband goes with you? Who would decorate the house?) Cherish that event.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com