Gretchen « Lifenut

Holiday home

So lovely, but I am ready to pack it all away. At about 8pm on Christmas night, I am on the verge of dragging the tree to the curb.

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Palace of St. Nicholas In the Moon Christmas Morning

Here is a charming letter Mark Twain wrote to his daughter, Susie, one Christmas morning.

I am unworthy of the Lamb.

I do not appreciate the gifts which are given to me.

I am not Wonderful, able to spin plates or planets. I cannot knit irises of any kind.

I am not a Counselor, able to illuminate and comfort, to see what ails and provide a sweet balm.

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