FOR THE SAKE OF OLD TIMES .....

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Another year of gathering with friends, acquaintances and a few well-intended strangers to sing that magical nostalgic song that marks the start of the new year - 'Auld Lang Syne'. 

Now Luv-lies, if you're like me, you don't get past the first line or two before you the rest of the song becomes a complete mumble-fest.  *Come on, you know what I'm talking about*  

Well.  I'm going to help you Luv-lies out. You see, several years ago I decided to give up the old tradition of the yearly 'resolution'.  Mostly because, the resolution(s) that I had worked so hard to come up with, quickly lost their staying power by March.  Now.  Because I'm not a commitment-phobe, I did replace the longstanding resolution thing with something that I have found to be more meaningful.  

For the last few years I've framed my year with one {meaningful} word.  Sort of like living your year by a theme.  *It's exactly like living your year by a theme*  The theme for this year is 'Charity'. 

And it starts here and now  *wink. wink. smile*  with my contribution to all of you Luv-lies. 

My charitable gift to you?... ALL of the words to 'Auld Lang Syne'.  

Now you won't be mumbling into your champagne after the first two lines!

AULD LANG SYNE

 (Author:Robert Burns, 1788)

Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and old lang syne?

CHORUS:

For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup of kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

And surely you’ll buy your pint cup!
and surely I’ll buy mine!
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.

{CHORUS}

We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.

{CHORUS} 

We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.

{CHORUS}

And there’s a hand my trusty friend!
And give me a hand o’ thine!
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.

{CHORUS}

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Here's a video for you to practice along with 

Here's to all that you wish for in the coming New Year Luv-lies !

HaPpY  nEw YEaR!!!!

do I have to get up....

Happy Monday, Luv-lies!

there is nothing like the gift of a three-day weekend!
this little ditty works great for the holiday festivities....later.
until then, I'm going to nest with the remote, the mouse a refreshing cup of jo!

what are your plans for the holiday?
...do tell...

Happy !

Happy Holidays!


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Holiday Happy-ness

Happy Holiday, My Luv-lies

I soooo looking forward to this holiday break.  This year seems especially festive.  Perhaps the blessings that I have received...especially as of late.  Or just the contagiousness of the season...the hustle.  The bustle.  Gift finding. Traffic congestion...all day.  Holiday food.  Holiday spirits.

I'm not going anyplace more special than home this holiday season.  If I were, I think thats I would have to have this set of luggage.  Luv the different shapes of all of the individual pieces and, despite not having much that 'being luggage' in common, how their mixed-match style kind of works as a set....

Have A Happy!

{photo via::special thanx}

Beautiful Stocking Stuffers

I'm almost finished ticking off the gifts on my 'holiday to buy list'...Woo Hoo!  I've done a combo of in-store & online shopping.  Luv the hustle, bustle and unsolicited, but welcomed, opinions of fellow shoppers.  I think that it is the spirit of  season that makes comments from total strangers welcomed...

On the other hand,  I welcome the solitude of spending endless hours quietly perusing virtual boutiques for unique finds.  There's a certain thrill and satisfaction that comes with hearing my family and friends 'oh & ah' while they unwrap their one-of-a-kind gifts.

So needless to say, I am overjoyed with the cute stocking stuffers that I've run across while 'virtual santa shopping'.  They are the amazing handmade  homeware & accessories produced by graphic/interior designer Margarita Lorenzo of the South London-based studio Chocolate Creative. 

what goodies will you stuff in your stocking?