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Hello everyone! Welcome. 😀 Colleen Chesebro is a writer, poet, and book reviewer. She hosts an inspiring event every Wednesday on her blog, Silver Threading, called Writer’s Quote Wednesday. Anyone can participate by choosing a quote by a favorite writer and posting it on your blog. Check out her weekly wrap-up every Tuesday and be inspired by all the quotes.
Ronovan, from Ronovan Writes and Colleen have joined forces! He has been linking his #BeWoW blog share (Be Wonderful on Wednesday) now to include: Be Writing on Wednesday. If you would like to combine both posts feel free to do so and link them to Colleen’s post. She will make sure and add you to the quote wrap-up she does each Tuesday. Please make sure and check out Ron’s blog for more writing inspiration and motivation!
This year, since we have 5 Wednesdays in December, let’s celebrate each Writer’s Quote Wednesday week by finding quotes from authors about Christmas.
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I love the Christmas holiday because of the way it makes me feel. Most people around me seem to be more charitable, patient, tolerant, and empathetic during this time of year. There’s a spirit of generosity and goodwill in the air. There are twinkly lights and colorful decorations everywhere you look. That part of you that sings, laughs out loud, makes you smile for no reason, giggle at the silliest things, and allows you take things in stride––comes alive. Suddenly, you don’t sweat the small stuff and you look forward to tomorrow with hope. I wish the spirit of Christmas could linger all year long.
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Christmas in Miami 😉
The Writer Next Door | Vashti Q 
Great quote! Yes it would be great if the spirit could last all year long, we’d certainly be closer to world peace that way.
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Exactly! Thank you! ❤
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Ohhhhhhh, I love Christmas too Vashti.
So sorry I’ve been absent. I was quite sick.
Hope you’ve been well.
😊💕
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Hi Staci! I’m so sorry to hear that you were sick. I hope you’re all better now. Could you believe Christmas is only three weeks away? ❤
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Wow! Only three weeks. Where does the time go? I think it’s a great idea to do your Wednesday quotes as Christmas ones. I’ll be looking for them. 😉
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Aw, thank you. I’m happy you like the idea. I’m glad you’re feeling better too.
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🙂 ❤
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Thanksgiving for me really got me thinking about how fortunate I am. Well, a trip to Brazil did really…Even if you are reading this from a public computer in a library you are fortunate. It may not feel that way but one is.
I like your photos Vashti! With the theme parks huddled to our west and O.I.A. to our south…we are not that tranquil here in Orlando during the holidays! Ha ha!
Enjoy your week!
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Hi Steve! I’m so happy you enjoyed Thanksgiving and your trip to Brazil! Orlando is a magical place. I love it! You’re right we are blessed. 😀 Enjoy your week as well. Thank you!
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Love the last part of this quote–to “become more interested in people than in things.” This is truly what the season is about. I see Santa’s enjoying the warm weather. Ha ha! Lovely post.
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I love that part of the quote too. You’re right, that’s exactly what the season is about. Thank you! ❤
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Lovely post Vashti. I wish we could keep the spirit of Christmas going all year round too. I loved those photos as well, so pretty 🙂
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Thank you Judy! We sorta make Christmas our own here in south Florida. 😉
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Vashti, thank you so much for your fabulous quote by Thomas Monson. I was so excited that you chose a Christmas quote too. 😀 I do love how everyone is much nicer during the holiday season. It should be Christmas every month! Happy December! ❤
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Happy December Colleen! Thank you. 😀 xx
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💗😍😘
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That would be nice if the spirit of the holidays could last all year long. Christmas is nice, of course, with all the twinkling lights and colors everywhere. But Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday because everyone, or most people, actually stops from the frenzy of life to give thanks for all of our blessings. We need to do this all year long in my opinion.
Blessings to you, Vashti, and thanks for the wonderful quote and great pictures.
Sunni
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Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday as well. I love the idea of giving thanks for what we have instead of the constant gripping about the things we want. I don’t like that they’re starting ‘Black Friday’ earlier every year. This year the ‘Black Friday’ sales and chaos began on Thanksgiving day (at least in south Florida). It’s like they’re telling people, ‘Forget about getting together with family and go shopping’! That’s sad.
Thank you so much Sunni! Blessing to you too. 🙂 ❤
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Unfortunately Black Friday starts at a lot of places now on Thanksgiving day. It won’t be long and it’ll be starting the Friday before Thanksgiving day. Wait and see. It’s all about the money.
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Oh I believe it. 😦
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Someone must tell Santa to get out of that hammock and back to work. Just 3 weeks to go now.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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Ha, ha! He’ll get going as soon as he finishes his cocktail. 😉 Hugs&Kisses ❤
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Well, not a fan of Christmas here but nice quote. 🙂
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Aww. 😦 I know that Christmas has become so commercialized. So many people feel pressured into spending money they don’t have and some get very depressed when they can’t afford to buy things for their loved ones. That makes me very sad. I’ve felt that pressure too but I’ve learned through the years not to let it get to me.
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Lovely post Vashti. Time to spread the spirit of Christmas around. 🙂
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Hi Debby! Yes! Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend! ❤
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You too Vashti.:)
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That is a wonderful quote from Mr. Monson. Thanks for sharing at Let’s Get Real Link Up
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It is! I love this quote. Thank you. Have a great Sunday!
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It all starts with you & me!
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Hi Meredith! You’re so right. ❤
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Wonderful sentiments – the world would be a much happier place if we all could share them, not just for Christmas but throughout the whole year…
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I completely agree. If only . . . Thank you! ❤
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Hi Vashti – Thanks so much for the encouragement to embrace the spirit of Christmas. I am trying to be very intentional about sharing it with people I interact with every day. Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party.
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Hi Gaye! You’re one of the reasons why this season is so wonderful. Thank you for spreading the Christmas spirit. ❤
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A great quote. We make the effort at Christmas why can’t we do it all year round? Thanks for sharing. x
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You’re absolutely right. That’s my point exactly. Thank you! 😀 ❤
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What a nice quote!!
Thanks for sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J&J.
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It is a great quote––I love it. Thank you for visiting Julie and it’s always a pleasure to link up with you and Jess! 🙂
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This us SUCH a great post!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
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Hi Jess! Thanks! I’m happy you enjoyed it. 😀 xx
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