Merry Christmas Greetings

[Fran]

Proving that it is possible to wish all Forum members a Very Happy Christmas

[suzy1124]

Same to you Fran!...i miss your book and movie reviews...

[DATo]

Thank you Fran, and a MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and everyone on the forum !!!

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;
For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals;
And everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be critical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars;
You have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be,
And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.

[universaldirect323]

Merry Xmass

[TrishaAnn92]

Merry Christmas to you as well!

[jellymonty]

Thanks Fran. Merry Christmas and Happy Festivus to you!!

[Ant]

Merry Christmas to you Fran and everyone on the Forum.

[FFGIRL12]

Merry Christmas to you and all others!

[Maud Fitch]

Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas and a rewarding New Year!

[Bighuey]

Merry Christmas all!

[gali]

Happy holidays!

[Geneen Karstens]

You beat me to it, Fran! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all members of the Forum. I so enjoy the diversity of this group.

[StephenKingman]

I would also like to wish a very Merry Christmas to all members of the forum past and present and a Happy New Year. All the best in 2014

[Fran]

I would also like to wish a very Merry Christmas to all members of the forum past and present and a Happy New Year. All the best in 2014

@Mike
Where have you been hiding? Well at least you got here before Santa (only just!)
Hope everybody in Waterford has a super Xmas & who know we might just lend ye Liam Mc in 2014 (joke!)

[Loveabull]

A Very Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year to you and yours...here have some more eggnog