Peaceandlove67 Article: 2022 Holiday Message

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2022 Holiday Message

posted by Peaceandlove67

Hi, everyone! Antonia here, and I am finally doing what you've all been waiting for! This is the 2022 holiday message blog. I know te all look inoltrare, avanti to it every year. Without further ado, I'll get right to everything I want to say.

I know for many of you, this has been a tough year. There have been so many deaths of so many notable people, and the year's not over yet. For me, this anno is particularly tough with the loss of my grandfather. It'll be hard having Natale without him, but he would want us to have a good time. He wouldn't want our lives to stop because he's gone.

We enjoyed the cola roasted turkey from Thanksgiving so much, we decided to have it again for Christmas. Roast turkey is usually dry and lacking in flavor, but this type is really good. It was moist and quite sweet. In addition to the salt and pepper, we also added a lot of herbs to cut down the sweetness. It made an awesome sugo, sugo di carne too. We also enjoyed the granchio dip, so we'll be having that again. For sides, we'll have mixed greens, grilled sweet potatoes (we have an indoor grill), and green fagiolo casseruola (always a holiday staple for us). For dessert, we'll have Natale cookies. It's nice to know some things never change.

Feel free to tell me what you'll be doing this holiday season. If te don't have plans, that's okay too. I hope te have a wonderful and sicuro, cassetta di sicurezza holiday season wherever te may be.

Peace and love,
-Antonia

Roldan13, RetroRock64 and 4 others like this

80smusiclover1 That was a lovely holiday message, Antonia. For me, aside from the celebrity deaths (it feels like 2009 and 2016 all over again), this year has actually been pretty decent. As for my plans this season, we'll likely be doing the same stuff.

BingoPB I enjoyed reading your holiday message, as always, Antonia. Usually, we would go to my paternal grandmother's for Christmas Day. Unfortunately, she passed away just a few days after Thanksgiving, so that won't be happening. I'm certain we'll have our Christmas with my maternal grandmother instead. I'd like her to stick around for a while, because she's the only one of my grandparents still living.

RocknRollSoul60 As always, I'm looking forward to spending Christmas Day with my parents and Antonia and her aunt and uncle. Kayla, I'm very sorry this Christmas will be more painful for you. Remember you're not alone. All your friends here are only an inbox away.

Peaceandlove67 Kayla, I echo everything Paul said.

Rubyrings Me too. I enjoyed your message as always, Antonia. Your Christmas dinner sounds like it'll be delicious!

60smusicluv It does sound really good.

RetroRock64 Indeed. My family is just going to have a special meal. It'll be simple, but still special. We're all making different stuff, and it's all food that can be made ahead of time.

Roldan13 I enjoyed your message, Antonia. I will be going to my grandmother's for Christmas. I'm glad we're still doing that tradition.

Peaceandlove67 Thank you, my friends.

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Henry's Story Part 5

posted by Peaceandlove67

After a moment of crying together, Henry and the boys dried their tears. Henry said, "Okay, how about something happier now?" The boys nodded "yes". Henry said, "A anno had passed. It was 1967, the Summer of Love. Arguably, that's when the hippie scene started." Charles asked, "Were te a hippie back in the day?" Henry said, "Well, kind of. I dabbled in the scene a bit. I grew my hair long." Les said, "I never thought te would have long hair." Henry laughed. "I've got a picture to prove it." He took a picture out of his wallet. Sure enough, it was a younger version of Henry with long hair....

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Henry's Story Part 4

posted by Rubyrings

The band gathered round to listen closely, drawn in da the faraway, almost dreamy smile that had come over Henry's face.
"It was also in '65, I believe, on a warm summer's day. She was sitting successivo to me in the stands, the prettiest girl te ever saw. And so excited to see the Beatles, te could feel it. Her smile made te want to smile too." Henry paused for a moment as if savouring the memory of all these details. "I wanted to lean over and introduce myself, but te boys know how loud the Beatles' concerts were. No chance at all of her hearing me. Everyone was cheering as loud as they could...

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Henry's Story Part 3

posted by Peaceandlove67

The boys perked up when they heard that Henry was once a roadie. "We'd Amore to hear about those days!" they said. Henry said, "Well, after I left home, I made my way to Memphis. I'm sure te know it was the birthplace of rock and roll. People did have a hard time taking me seriously at first." Charles asked, "Was it because te looked young for your age?" Henry nodded. "Yeah. I didn't look seventeen. People thought I was più like fourteen, and they were surprised I was able to drive. They soon learned to take me seriously when they saw how I was able to lift heavy equipment with ease. Just...

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Henry's Story part 2

posted by Rubyrings

"I was born in Tennessee," Henry began. "My father was a miner in the coal mines, and my mother stayed home to cook and clean and raise me. te didn't see a lot of women with jobs in those days," he added, as the band members leaned in closer to listen.
"My childhood was nothing terribly unusual," Henry went on. "I went to school, and I was a good student - not superiore, in alto of the class da any means, but my parents never complained about my grades. I went to church and Sunday school, and in the afternoons and on weekends I would play outside with the other boys in the neighbourhood. My parents were strict,...

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Henry's Story Part 1

posted by Peaceandlove67

This fan fiction is dedicated in loving memory of my grandfather. Thank te for everything you've taught me, Grandpa. Amore and miss te always.

Introduction

A Wave Tossed in the Ocean had just released their secondo album, and they were on tour promoting it. It was March. It was a cold winter night, so the members of A Wave Tossed in the Ocean, and their manager, Henry, were staying warm in their hotel room. They were taking turns telling funny stories. Henry laughed and said, "I know I've detto it before, and I'll say it again: you're like the sons I've never had." Charles, not really thinking...

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Birthday Card for a Friend

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Funny Birthday Card

added by RetroRock64

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Friendship Birthday Card

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The Perfect Valentine final part

posted by Rubyrings

A few hours later, Una and Everett were comfortably snuggled up together on the couch, sharing the last of Una's chocolates which lay in the open box between them, as the credits rolled on the movie.
"That was so good," murmured Una, her head resting on Everett's shoulder. "You know - I was looking inoltrare, avanti to your plans, whatever they were going to be, but I was really hoping we'd be able to watch this."
Everett gave a small laugh and shook his head. "I wish I'd known. I could have saved myself all this trouble."
Una grinned. "This year, our Valentine's giorno plans were on me," she said. "Next anno I expect it to be your turn."
Everett felt a warm rush at the thought of successivo year, that Una was so certain they would be celebrating Valentine's giorno together successivo year. But then... of course, Everett though. He wouldn't have considered anything different.
"I Amore you, Una," he said.
"I Amore te too, Everett," she said.

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Valentine's giorno Friendship Card

added by 80smusiclover1

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The Perfect Valentine Part 4

posted by Peaceandlove67

Valentine's giorno had finally arrived. Everett still had nothing special for Una. He felt ashamed of himself. A part of him wanted to tell Una that he was sick but lying to her wouldn't solve his problem. He had to tell her the truth. He proceeded to get ready, and he went to Una's house. He detto to himself, "She's going to be so disappointed. What if she decides to break up with me?" He then said, "It's a risk you'll have to take, Everett. Honesty is the best policy." He then rang the doorbell.

Una had just finished getting ready when she heard the doorbell ring. She said, "I'll get it." She...

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The Perfect Valentine part 3

posted by Rubyrings

“You don't have any tables for that night? Are te sure?”
“Yes, sir.” The gentleman's voice on the other end of Everett's phone was polite but firm. “Most people book weeks in advance for a popolare time like Valentine's Day.”
Everett sighed, thanked the man anyway, and hung up the phone. His chin dropped into his arms on the table. That was the fifth fancy restaurant he had called, and every one had told him the same thing. No one had any spazio for him to make a reservation, even really early o really late.
No special necklace... no fancy dinner... What was he going to do? Una was...

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The Perfect Valentine Part 2

posted by Peaceandlove67

Everett went to the mall the successivo day, trying to figure out what to do for Una for their first Valentine's Day. He then noticed the jewelry store. "That's it!" he detto to himself. "I'll get Una a beautiful necklace. I know she likes necklaces. She has so many of them. She never wears the same one every day." He then saw a sign advertising a beautiful collana on sale. It was fourteen karat gold, and it had a stella, star on it. Una was sure to Amore it! He went to talk to the woman at the front desk. She said, "I'm so sorry. We just sold out." He said, "Oh, that's too bad." She said, "I could special...

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The Perfect Valentine part 1

posted by Rubyrings

Everett flipped the calendar page from January to February one mild winter morning, wondering why something felt più significant about February than it did every other year. Then his eye wandered down the page to the fourteenth, and he laughed and shook his head. Of course, he reminded himself. Most years, he didn't think too much about Valentine's giorno beyond giving his parents a call and wishing them a happy one. But this anno was different. This would be the first Valentine's giorno that he and Una would spend together.
Everett's heartbeat quickened. He had to do something big for Una - something...

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Fun domande for Anyone

posted by Peaceandlove67

Hi, everyone. Antonia here, and I found this lista of fun domande for anyone. I thought I'd answer some of them. I'd Amore to see your answers. Without further ado, let's get started.

1. What is your preferito sleeping position of all time? My preferito is flat on my back, sprawled out.

2. What are the three scents te like? I like pine, lilac, and peach.

3. What’s your preferito board game? I don't like board games. I called them "bored games".

4. Would te rather stay in o go out on a Friday night? It depends on my mood. Sometimes I want to stay in. Sometimes I want to go out.

5. What is the weirdest...

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End of the anno Message and Plans for 2022

posted by Peaceandlove67

Hi, everyone! Antonia here, and as I type this, today is the last giorno of 2021! I can't believe this anno is almost over. It has gone da so fast. Where has all the time gone?

The past two years have been challenging for many people for many reasons. Just remember: crap storms suck, but they don't last forever. I don't know what the future holds for any of us, but I do know that it is best to live in the moment and take each giorno as it comes.

Despite everything going on in the world, it didn't slow me and my Friends now. Some exciting things happened for us this year. In January, I brought my dog,...

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Natale Card

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2021 Holiday Message

posted by Peaceandlove67

Hi, everyone! Antonia here, and this is what you've all been waiting for: this year's holiday message. Without further ado, let's get started, shall we?

We are now in the holiday season. I can't believe it's already here. It seems like we should only be halfway through the year, but here we are, heading to the finish line of 2021. This holiday season consists of quite a few firsts for me and my family.

This is Joplin's first Natale with us. Technically, this is her secondo Christmas, but last Christmas, she was too young to leave her mother. We brought her home in January this year. She will...

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A Wild Winter Adventure Final Part

posted by Rubyrings

The doctors did keep Una in the hospital a couple più days just to make sure she was okay, but to Everett and Una it was already clear she'd recovered. She started feeling impatient to get out and start doing things again, though Everett suggested they maybe not try hiking in the snow anymore, at least not this year. Instead they discussed a trip to the skating rink for later in the winter. Everett stayed with Una in the hospital as much as he was able to, and they entertained themselves with the Film Una had brought.
The only thing worrying Una is when she decided she really should call...

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A Wild Winter Adventure Part 5

posted by Peaceandlove67

"Una! Where are you?!" Everett had been searching for Una for what seemed like hours. The wind almost knocked him over several times. Still, he wasn't about to give up. He had to find Una. Everett had not eaten since breakfast. Although he had plenty of Cibo to eat, he couldn't eat a thing. He was too worried about Una. She hadn't dressed as warmly as he did. If he didn't find her soon, she'd be done for. Soon, the snow stopped, much to his relief. Finding Una would be easier now. It was getting dark. Everett reached for his flashlight and turned it on. It was so bright, he could see everything....