tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post6995739550848209443..comments2023-10-23T08:22:30.923-07:00Comments on Sharon Donovan, Author: Countdown to Christmas with Rebecca J. ClarkSharon Donovanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-76171542262249066472009-12-23T00:31:00.340-08:002009-12-23T00:31:00.340-08:00Oliver smiles a bone-melting smile at Becky's ...Oliver smiles a bone-melting smile at Becky's last remark...then casts a wicked wink.<br />I would like to thank everyone for dropping by to chat with Becky today. And a special thank you to my featured guest, Rebecca Clark. Great job, Becky! Giving us a gentle reminder to use caution when it comes to the care of a live tree and candles is something not to be ignored. Good advice. Thanks so much for sharing your story. Wishing you and Mr. Clark a very Merry Christmas! (Oliver pouts)<br />And as always, big shout out to Hywela Lyn for decorating my blog with such frolic and merriment. Thanks, Lyn!<br />Until next time, may the luck of the Irish be with you as you travel through life.<br />Love and Blessings,<br />SharonSharon Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-42095709543801553722009-12-22T23:19:10.018-08:002009-12-22T23:19:10.018-08:00G'night, everyone. It's been a long, but e...G'night, everyone. It's been a long, but enjoyable day here with Sharon and Oliver. I got up at 4:30 a.m. to be here and now it's almost midnight. Guess I'd better get home, eh? Mr. Clark will suspect there's something going on between me and Oliver...Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-45958573908134593722009-12-22T17:23:07.732-08:002009-12-22T17:23:07.732-08:00Hi Mary and Judy--thanks for stopping by. Sharon a...Hi Mary and Judy--thanks for stopping by. Sharon and Oliver have been the perfect hostess and host. Although I think Oliver's been slipping something stronger than milk into my hot cocoa...Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-80207174392385248372009-12-22T15:24:14.889-08:002009-12-22T15:24:14.889-08:00Hi Laurie. Nice to meet you. I guess what affects ...Hi Laurie. Nice to meet you. I guess what affects one member doesn't affect the other in the same. We all see things in a different way. Just count your blessings. Have a Merry Christmas<br />SharonSharon Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-6086836087361770712009-12-22T13:35:29.792-08:002009-12-22T13:35:29.792-08:00That is a memory you will never forget! I'm so...That is a memory you will never forget! I'm so glad you didn't lose your tree too!<br />Those are the memories that make up Christmas. <br />Good luck Rebecca, I hope that Oliver has been treating you well.<br />Funny how one family member is so impressed by an event, that another doesn't even remember. Maybe she wasn't home?Author Roast and Toasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168000760283530981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-72033008232722703742009-12-22T13:23:36.855-08:002009-12-22T13:23:36.855-08:00I really enjoyed the post. I hate to see these tra...I really enjoyed the post. I hate to see these tragedies during any time, but when they happen around the holidays it just seems worse to us. <br /><br />I am getting fat with Oliver and all his goodies!!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625886775965231468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-60677368792814788792009-12-22T12:03:06.809-08:002009-12-22T12:03:06.809-08:00Laurie, it was our house on Baker Street. I don...Laurie, it was our house on Baker Street. I don't remember anything about the before or after, or who was there. Isn't it funny how you don't remember it at all? Do you remember the scorched frame and fireplace?<br /><br />:)BeckyRebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-70631213741623371882009-12-22T09:36:24.470-08:002009-12-22T09:36:24.470-08:00Hi everyone, thanks for dropping by. And by all me...Hi everyone, thanks for dropping by. And by all means, have some of Oliver's eggnog or just the nog. Wink wink. Becky, wow, a candle fire too! That is too much.Sharon Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-32304560544623255712009-12-22T09:35:36.081-08:002009-12-22T09:35:36.081-08:00Gosh, as Becky's sister, I don't remember ...Gosh, as Becky's sister, I don't remember that event at all. Funny how kids process things differently. I was probably in the other room, wondering what all the fuss was about. Maybe that's why I've had an artificial tree for years, I just suppressed the reason.Laurie Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953540926553154310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-11682050975970683042009-12-22T09:11:26.530-08:002009-12-22T09:11:26.530-08:00Hey P.L.! Nice to see you.
Linda, I'm not muc...Hey P.L.! Nice to see you.<br /><br />Linda, I'm not much of a morning person either. <br /><br />I have a candle story, too. My mom left a candle burning at her house a few years ago. Left it on the bathroom counter. The counter got so hot, it caught fire. Burned much of her bathroom. <br /><br />So be careful, my friends. Enjoy your fires and your live trees and your candles, but keep an eye on them.<br /><br />:)Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-24397676453779626292009-12-22T07:21:23.855-08:002009-12-22T07:21:23.855-08:00Good morning, Rebecca. Well, at least it is mornin...Good morning, Rebecca. Well, at least it is morning though I never find too much good about this time of day. Great reminder about safety. We don't use live trees. You know, use artificial and save a tree. But we do burn lots of candles and that can be dangerous, too. Oh, and good morning Sharon and Oliver. And I could use some of that spikes eggnog, too. Well, never mind the egg, just the nog, please, Oliver.Linda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-32404513547340474102009-12-22T06:10:13.972-08:002009-12-22T06:10:13.972-08:00Hi Becky, Sharon - YIKES, what a scary story but a...Hi Becky, Sharon - YIKES, what a scary story but a good reminder. Happy Holidays - and may the blessings of the season be yours. Oliver - I need some of that spiked eggnog.P.L. Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266607796347848772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-72743136505241635822009-12-22T05:33:55.225-08:002009-12-22T05:33:55.225-08:00I feel like I'm cheating on my dear husband. O...I feel like I'm cheating on my dear husband. Oliver, you really must be more discreet...Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-30010946803109012522009-12-22T04:58:28.675-08:002009-12-22T04:58:28.675-08:00Oliver struts out, wildly winking at Becky as he f...Oliver struts out, wildly winking at Becky as he feeds her warm apple pie in front of the fire. He brings the coffee to her lips and hopes for another kiss.Sharon Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-68207909535623863042009-12-22T04:41:30.452-08:002009-12-22T04:41:30.452-08:00I know it's early, but I really would like a p...I know it's early, but I really would like a piece of warm apple pie. Oliver, would you be so kind? You're a doll.<br /><br />:)BeckyRebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-13875795886740101662009-12-22T04:39:06.947-08:002009-12-22T04:39:06.947-08:00Hi everyone! Sharon, thanks so much for having me....Hi everyone! Sharon, thanks so much for having me. And Oliver--nice job in keeping your tree fresh and watered. :)<br /><br />I hope this post didn't come across as a downer this time of year, but more of a gentle reminder of what could happen if we're not vigilant. <br /><br />Margaret--thanks for stopping by. It's kind of scary how quickly fire can spread. I remember thinking it strange how freaked out the adults were afterward. I was just like, "What's the big deal? Where are my Barbies?" Ah, the ignorance of youth.<br /><br />Cate--Happy holidays, back atcha.<br /><br />Oliver, I'd love a cup of hot coffee, with a splash of cream and sugar and extra caffeine, please. I didn't sleep well last night--dreaming of my massive to do list, I suppose. <br /><br />I'll just be lounging over here by the warm fire if anyone needs me.Rebecca J. Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905246522578561864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-15435686243752245662009-12-22T03:55:22.573-08:002009-12-22T03:55:22.573-08:00A good reminder, Rebecca! Too often, we hear of fa...A good reminder, Rebecca! Too often, we hear of families losing everything to fire, especially tragic at this time of year. <br />Happy holidays!Cate Mastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371792447604980848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-80486531885229098982009-12-22T03:19:48.600-08:002009-12-22T03:19:48.600-08:00Hi Rebecca,
Very timely warning, you had quite an ...Hi Rebecca,<br />Very timely warning, you had quite an amazing escape as a child. Incredible how quickly a fire can take hold.<br />Merry Christmas<br />MargaretMargaret Tannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123830410502520003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5151203768395758839.post-15217674417535040712009-12-22T01:35:59.948-08:002009-12-22T01:35:59.948-08:00Let's have a warm welcome for Rebecca Clark. B...Let's have a warm welcome for Rebecca Clark. Becky, come on out! Yes, today's post is not the usual but a gentle reminder to beware when it comes to live trees in your home. Thanks, Becky for sharing such a personal story with us. But in keeping with the spirit of the season, Oliver has plenty of steaming coffee, tea, cocoa and his spiked eggnog. And here he comes with fresh platters of sugar cookies, nut rolls, chocolate covered strawberries and turtles. Enjoy!Sharon Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648684299903722373noreply@blogger.com