Gilmer

I've always admired Mary because she was fiery enough to pray the Magnificat.

Has anyone else ever thought "fiery" when they thought of Mary?

Gilmer

You're not going to to believe this--you'll surely think I'm making it up.

When I went to the supermarket today, what new product do you think they had on display at the checkout?

Tim Tams!

My tenant's mom brought some over when she visited from Sydney.

Let's just say they're really, really good, and I'm psyched that they'll be readily available here from now on!

courage2

I bought dark chocolate covered pretzels for the last night of one of my classes. Probably old hat to most but I never had one before. Oh brave new world!

Gilmer

One batch of cookies done. The ANZAC biscuits. Crispy perfection (though half of them burned and stank up the kitchen)!

A little rest, then onto the wedding cakes.

Then my checklist will be done, and I can go back to sleep.

Since I've been sober, I'm forever making checklists with goals--sometimes I meet them and sometimes I don't; but I find it keeps my brain from meandering.

Dee74

We'll be making you an honourary Aussie soon Gilmer

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Gilmer

That would be fine by me--all the Aussies I know are pretty cool!

biminiblue

Eggnog lattes for the win.


I probably didn't *need* a half gallon jug of eggnog. I'm sure a quart would have been enough. I have so much food here.

I won't drink alcohol today. Yay!

Gilmer

I don't know why people put liquor in eggnog! It tastes so good without it!

biminiblue

pssshhh. I put alcohol in everything because I am an alcoholic.

Welcome to SR, Glimmer. Take a look around. We didn't need an excuse to drink, so eggnog was like coke was like lime juice was like...

I'm just glad I've broken that association with eggnog. That first sober Christmas I didn't even buy any. :sadface:

tomls

Hello everyone! Present and accounted for!

courage2

Hi tomls!

I quit drinking eggnog during the holidays years ago because it cut the flavor of my liquor, and added cost. All these associations are starting to make me queasy.

I think I'll give eggnog a sober "pass" and focus on today.

courage2

Up until now, no -- maybe "damp". Failure of my imagination -- thanks for the idea, Gilmer.

courage2

Do you know about Mary Our Lady of Graces who shoots lightning bolts from her hands?

biminiblue

haha. This is so appropriate.

courage2

in so many ways....

biminiblue

Right?!? It's weird, because I was looking for a poster of Jesus with the lamb, and this was there. I was gonna PM it to you. Then I come here and you're posting religious iconic images.

Mklove

I have tried to make Christmas a time of light. My BFF died in July and she and I used to make my house light up, the trees in the yard, the walls inside. Now no BFF, only a husband who, frankly could give a darn about Christmas since his mother died on Christmas eve years ago. I am trying not to be sad but I just yelled at him for making me sad. Its clearly not just him, but his lack of interest and my frustration and sadness of having to live without her is building up. I am now going to take the dogs out for a walk. I am going to talk to someone who is remotely happy. Drinking is not tempting but screaming is.

courage2

^^^ I really like this. Especially talking to someone who is happy -- not superficially, but has happiness inside them. I had lunch w/someone yesterday who has been very unhappy and is now much less so. It was lovely to celebrate w/her how far she's come.

Get a hug from a friend today, Mklove. You can return the favor another day.

---
bim -- you found that that looking for Jesus & a lamb?

Dee74

(((mklove)))

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Gilmer

I agree. (((((((Mklove)))))))