Ramblings of an Old, Romantic Soul

I truly believe there is not one soul who cannot, who is not, affected by what transpired in Connecticut yesterday.  Words seem so shallow, hollow.  But below is my humble attempt to honor those who were killed. Children’s laughter rang through the halls, then silence ~ eternal sleep Families now torn asunder, forever ~ sorrow too deep Twenty-six souls heavenly bound, tears for them ~ the angels weep     @ Kristina M. Hooper, 12/15/12    

I actually started listening to Christmas carols again...and on the way to work the other day, I thought about writing a poem using the titles of some of my favorite Christmas songs.  I love the more christian, traditional songs.  Of course, I couldn't fit every song in the poem, but below is what I created using a few (song titles are capitalized). Sing Sweetly Unto Thee Silent Night, Oh Holy Night, the angels’ voices ring; O Come All Ye Faithful ones to worship new born king. Little Town of Bethlehem, to you a child is born; Ah, What Child is This, sleeping so humble and low born. Now, Do You Hear What I Hear throughout the endless night; Hark! The Herald Angels’ Sing His praises they recite. As With Gladness Men of Old, rejoice! be full of joy; He Smiles Within His Cradle, Mary’s kingly boy. @ Kristina M. Hooper, 12/12/12

Well, it's been quite awhile since I've posted anything to this blog.  Actually, have done very little writing in the past 8-9 months.  But my Mom was here visiting not long ago and she encouraged me to start writing again.  So, Mom, this is for you. Christmas time is here again.  When I was younger, Christmas was such a special time of year ~ loved everything about the season.  As I have aged, a certain sadness comes over me, and the season is a difficult one for me.  Of course, I am missing Daddy and thinking of him quite a bit.  And I am trying to focus on what this season is all about.  Christ and his birth, and his love for each of us.  Since we've been in Florida, we've wanted to do an outdoor manger scene.  For the past three years, we could not find a manger set.  A couple of months ago, our neighbor gifted us with a set - someone from her American Legion was getting rid a set and our neighbor remembered we were looking for one.  So...this year, we have o