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A Blog is a place to post whatever you write. I write little nothings the like of which I'd never use to clutter up this blog. However, I have written a few pieces of which I am proud - in the form of thank you letters for Christmas. I've decided to post a few here just to exhibit a little originality. Here goes:

Christmas this year was better than The Sun Also Rises,
Full of fun things and packed with surprises.
A tasteful surprise, the cookies of chocolate mint,
You should have seen how quickly they went.
A thrifty surprise, the gift cards from Wal Mart,
With so many choices we know not where to start.
A melodious surprise, the disc of Christmas songs,
With all those yuletide hits, you just couldn’t go wrong.
A shocking surprise, the gift from Victoria’s Secret,
Most secret, Jessica swears, is the place where she’ll keep it.
An awesome surprise, Rob’s new surf shirt,
Not long will that garment remain inert.
An expected surprise, the one from Fredericks of Hollywood,
Your delicate selection was both awed and oohed.
Thank you for giving us a Christmas so entertaining,
Our delight in your gifts will be self-sustaining.
We’ll wear them, hide them, and play them for all to hear,
While wondering what surprises lay waiting for next year.


Of Christmas this year, our memories are particularly warm,
Especially of our gifts, of all sizes, shapes, and forms.
Rebecca’s new brown shoes she’s wanted for ages,
And Rob’s new book Eldest has him racing to turn its pages.
And speaking of books, Jessica loves her new edition,
Book two of English History is a most excellent addition.
Of Rob’s new jacket and two new shirts of blue and green,
Words can’t express how often in them he’s been seen.
And of Jessica’s new shirt, supporting NC State,
She was delighted to add it to her collection of her school most great.
Thank you, for this year, your gifts brightened our day,
We wanted to let you know in our own special way.


Christmas this year was an excellent affair,
Packed with beautiful things and chock full of flair.
The box of See’s candy is hidden for a rainy day,
Tucked away safely for when the kid’s are away.
The music to The Phantom of the Opera was met with delight,
Jessica loves it so much she plays it day and night.
The two War of the Worlds were received quite well,
As for the Polar Express, his excitement we can’t quell.
And Rebecca has been making jewelry, she just won’t quit,
When she’s not doing school work, she playing with her kit.
Thank you for sending us so many spectacular gifts,
Our holiday spirit you really helped to lift.


Our family’s Christmas this year was received merrily,
And the first thanks we must give is for our new evergreen tree.
And next is Donna’s new candle topper of the Yankee persuasion,
She promises to display it fondly at every occasion.
Many a laugh has its roots in Terry’s new Christmas book,
Its hilarious schemes have us all begging to take a look.
Jessica loves her new book and her trilogy’s special extended editions,
Darwin and The Lord of the Rings have proven to be splendid additions.
Of Rob’s hunting knife, Nike sweat suit, and new red shirt,
One could hardly call his approval of all three covert.
Rebecca loves her new outfits, together numbering two,
And she spends all her spare time solving puzzles of Sudoku.
We loved all of our gifts so very much, our thanks again,
Especially for our gifts from Europe, particularly Spain.
Of pendants there were three, of wallets two,
Enough to sate us, but of all they were only a few.
Several books were met with surprise and delight,
Telling us of cooking, history, and great vistas bright.
Scarves numbering two, so too the shawls, both light and delicate,
All four were welcomed and immediately declared first-rate.
And last, but certainly not least, dos abanicos bonitos, ¡Ole!
Combined with Cantes Flamencos, ¡Empiece el baile!
Thank you for our gifts, of sizes both small and great,
Please accept our thanks, although it be a tad bit late!


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