Photograph: Christmas Day Brunch at the Rosen Plaza Hotel
(^ Click play to hear song)
Hello, and welcome to my blog! I love receiving visitors, although I have to admit that I’ve been a bit “Bah Humbug!” this year. I’ve been slow getting into the Christmas spirit.
I recently watched the movie, ‘Lady in the Water‘ and I began to feel a spark of Christmas joy. The movie isn’t a Christmas movie but it has all the elements of a feel good holiday movie. I love movies where a diverse and interesting cast of characters come together to solve a problem. Some of my friends didn’t like it because they didn’t get it. Of course, this movie is pure fantasy and based on mythology but if you watch it with this in mind you will enjoy it.
‘Lady in the Water‘ is an American fantasy thriller that’s exciting, funny at times with some scary and suspenseful moments in between and it’s one of those movies that’ll leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. I love it and highly recommend it.
You Deserve This: The meaning behind ‘Lady in the Water’
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This is a favorite poem of mine by AJ Long of ajwrites57
Santa Sat
Santa sat in calm reflection,
his heart was set in one direction,
Christmas day is near.
His opened list, he checked it twice
Who was naughty, who was nice,
Christmas day is near.
Soft white beard, stroked in thought,
Making sure no one’s forgot.
Christmas day is near.
Santa’s head chock full of names,
Who gets dolls and who gets games.
Christmas day is near.
Mrs. Claus feeds and stuffs her man,
To make him jolly as she can.
Christmas day is near.
Toys for Tommy, toys for Jane,
No one forgotten, it is plain.
Christmas day is near.
Mrs. Claus loves to sing,
Fa-la-la’s when bells do ring.
Christmas day is near.
Santa’s elves outdo themselves,
Stacking toys upon the shelves.
Christmas day is near.
Presents packed in his red sleigh,
Elves have worked night and day.
Christmas day is here.
Eight reindeer groomed and fed,
Rudolph waiting at the head.
Christmas day is here.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen,
Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.
Christmas day is here.
The children, good as gold each day,
You-Know-Who is on his way!
Christmas day is here.
His pipe fit tight between his lips,
His red suit wrapped round his hips.
Christmas day is here.
Through the night sky his team flew,
On the way to me and you.
Christmas day is here.
On the rooftops, click-click-click,
Tiny hooves landed mighty quick.
Christmas day is here.
Down the chimney with full pack,
Stockings stuffed with Cracker Jack.
Christmas day is here.
“To All, A Goodnight!”
Eats your cookies, drinks the milk,
Up the chimney, smooth as silk.
Christmas day is here.
“Happy Christmas to all tonight
To all I wish a fond Good Night!”
Christmas day is here.
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Happy Holidays from sunny Florida!
My family celebrates Christmas Eve with lots of food, drinks, music and dancing. On Christmas Day we sleep in, and then enjoy opening gifts and a nice brunch of leftovers from the night before. So my post today features delicious Christmas breakfast/brunch recipes. I hope you enjoy them!
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You can prepare this delicious breakfast casserole the day before and bake Christmas morning. A great recipe from Allrecipes.com
Christmas Brunch Casserole
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If you’re like me you’ve gotta have bread! I ran across this beautiful and festive bread recipe at My Diverse Kitchen At first, I thought it would be too complicated to make, but Aparna gives you step-by-step instructions that simplify the process. I’m going to try it!
Golden Santa Bread
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I love pancakes and these look amazing! I got the recipe from Allrecipes.com
Grandma’s Gingerbread Pancakes
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Crumb Cake + French Toast = Scrumptiousness (is this a word? Hmm)
Cinnamon Streusel French Toast
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If your family is like mine then you had a big Christmas Eve party with lots of food. This is a great recipe made from leftover mashed potatoes from Key Ingredient
Bacon Cheddar Potato Cakes
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Feeling drowsy Christmas morning? The following recipes will wake you right up and get you going.
Delicious recipe from Williams-Sonoma
Mint Hot Chocolate
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Scrumptious concoction by Half Baked Harvest
Toasted Coconut Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Latte with Chocolate Drizzle (Yummy mouthful!)
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Thank you for visiting!
The Writer Next Door | Vashti Q 
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