tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128598650087737063.post4077204807801241318..comments2023-10-28T23:27:11.116+11:00Comments on the rachel papers: My love-hate relationship with ChristmasRachel Powerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18076347414401820489noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128598650087737063.post-22248571523147727042009-01-09T22:48:00.000+11:002009-01-09T22:48:00.000+11:00Hey there Linda, thanks for your comment. I look f...Hey there Linda, thanks for your comment. I look forward to hearing what you think of The Divided Heart. (And I know what you mean about the Christmas wipe-out, finance-wise. Sheesh! I have a terrible time holding back because I get so caught up in wanting to buy the perfect gift for everyone, then wonder if those who just produce a small token offering are onto something far more sensible?!)<BR/>Davida Allen is a hoot! She's so brutally honest and just spills her guts and her heart onto her canvas in such a raw and energetic way. She's a real inspiration in the way that she makes art about whatever's going on in her life, just processing the everyday events she's mired in. I so enjoyed talking to her. I just took a look at your profile. I love that there's a book out there called 'It's My Party and I'll Knit if I Want To'. That could be the slogan for so many of my friends! I used to knit as an excuse for watching television--but now I struggle to find time for either (and we've ditched the tele anyway). Looking forward to checking out your sites...Rachel Powerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076347414401820489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128598650087737063.post-50857030898266600912009-01-09T10:54:00.000+11:002009-01-09T10:54:00.000+11:00hi Rachel I have just found your blog and sooo hap...hi Rachel I have just found your blog and sooo happy I have! I have been after your book for a while our library didn't have it to my horror so after the expense of our frugal but non affordable xmas dies down I will buy it! I can relate to this post I have a love/hate thing with xmas too. Can't wait to read more of your posts. A long time ago I read a bok by Davida Allen and loved it and I am so happy to find more on the subject of motherhood and art, thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128598650087737063.post-91222317546046123852008-12-22T12:07:00.000+11:002008-12-22T12:07:00.000+11:00Chirtmas has snuck up on me this year, well the la...Chirtmas has snuck up on me this year, well the last couple actually. Though how I missed it I don't know with every shop decked out some time in october! I used to have everything bought and wrapped by the end of November! I was listening to the news one evening and they were asking people to leave their children at home because they irritate other shoppers and that leads to shopping rage....What!!!???? I could not believe my ears. You are right as a community we have completely lost sight of what is important. <BR/>Good luck with the new year's resolution. The only one I've ever managed to keep was not to have any resolutions.Red Hen (dette)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09620943527844246297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128598650087737063.post-38469271661130660962008-12-22T08:56:00.000+11:002008-12-22T08:56:00.000+11:00Ah, one of the benefits of my family is that we've...Ah, one of the benefits of my family is that we've both taken on the Christmas stuff. Actually I think I've been a bit of slacker this year, though, that's fair. I've done lots in years past. Actually we've got a bit of a routine going and the last things to do are get up early Christmas Eve and do the Christmas shop and the fresh foods shop. I actually thought the fridge looked a bit light on this morning so I might be able to fit some bits and pieces in tonight. More shortbread baking was done while I was away seeing my folks and very pregnant sister on the weekend and I have another batch of gingerbread to make tonight. I do hope you get a minute to breathe and enjoy the absolute surprise and joy on your darlings' faces Christmas morning. Ride that bike Chrissie Day - if you're taking it with - and yes, see you early in the mornings. I usually post between 5.45am and 6.15am. A ha, nods of understanding all 'round.Kate Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731006032499344619noreply@blogger.com