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Ever see the counters wiped clean in purity, whilst the laughs coincide with rolling, cutting and baking? Ever try to duplicate the situation comedy do or die? Rolling up your super sleeves - smiles and falala. Ever clear, after midnight - elbows covered in bubbles, pots and pans, beaters, measuring cups and spoons that the laughs didn’t measure up? Ever near - the loved ones swallowed up in pillows and quilts, in raging snores, tired as trees after a storm; sweetened up with proverbial sugar plums. Ever be the one still standing near the broom and mop, by the glow of the moon, by the teapot hissing its silent night wishing? Ever see the counters wiped clean, in purity,after hours and hours of disbelief? Ever believe you’ll do this holiday win - again and again? and laugh and laugh at the vitriol that you launch at t.v. land… 12/17/2022

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Date: 12/22/2022 8:16:00 AM
Occasions like Christmas are equally jovial and tiring. When the family gets together, naturally there will be lot of work, but pleasure too, especially for mothers. You have drawn a vivid picture of the hectic times. This time bake less as it creates the maximum mess ! Kim, Wish you a more relaxed Christmas this time.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/22/2022 3:20:00 PM
Oh…it is when the grandkids come over. No time for planning, always last minute…and only overnight…so, tired but a memory! Thanks, Valsa!
Date: 12/20/2022 8:18:00 AM
My POTD for the Day! This is so much the spirit of love and family. Should be printed out, and framed for the Louvre. If no room, take down the Mona-Lisa. And don't dust the place while you are there. Jeez!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/22/2022 3:19:00 PM
I appreciate you, Joe! Thank you so much!
Date: 12/18/2022 10:58:00 PM
Family dinners do create a mess, Kim, well written:)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/19/2022 7:15:00 PM
Thank you, Jo!
Date: 12/18/2022 5:00:00 PM
oh boy, I get ya on this one!! My kitchen looks like a tornado hit it if I make even a small dinner for my daughter's family. Anyway, this RARELY happens any more. WE do all our holidays at HER place, and I don't make many cookies any more. haha. Great poem, Kim
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2022 5:02:00 PM
I also don’t mind when my kids host! Thank, my friend! Merry Christmas!
Date: 12/18/2022 4:58:00 PM
I enjoyed hearing that you made sugar cookies, Kim. I am trying hard not to overeat on treats people gave me!! Let me read your poem now
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2022 5:02:00 PM
I’m trying too…tough month for sweets :)
Date: 12/18/2022 12:11:00 PM
Kim, it sounds like a wonderful family Christmas, blessing
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2022 5:03:00 PM
Yes, it is! Merry Christmas and God bless you, Constance!
Date: 12/18/2022 8:00:00 AM
Kim, your poetry is exquisite. You have written a beautiful poem that captures the essence of a true celebration. Happy holidays and blessings.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2022 5:01:00 PM
Thank you, Lasaad! Happy Holidays! Bless you too! <3
Date: 12/17/2022 8:58:00 PM
This home bakery sounds so real to me, even though never experienced it. Enjoy the holiday, Kim! :) gw
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2022 5:00:00 PM
Thank you, Gershon! Have a merry holiday, sweet friend!
Date: 12/17/2022 8:51:00 PM
Nice- a nice portrait of an idealized family life, and true- it's so hard to live.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/18/2022 5:00:00 PM
Thank you, Mike!
Date: 12/17/2022 3:14:00 PM
Christmas can be a very busy and tedious time but also a magical time, praying you get a chance to relax after this is all over Merry Christmas dear Kim :)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/17/2022 6:06:00 PM
Thanks, Rose! I got some exercise in this evening which helps immensely!
Date: 12/17/2022 12:29:00 PM
- Relax, Kim... Christmas will come regardless of cleaning, baking and stress :) - Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas :) - hugs
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 12/17/2022 1:47:00 PM
I got it all done and went to bed at 1:30 p.m. :)

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