by Sandra Elzie
Okay, so the year is winding down, only a few days more to be able to write 2009 on your checks…assuming you have any money left to spend (g)
Since everyone looks at things differently, I’ll ask the following questions.
Are you excited about the new year, a new starting line or are you lamenting the passing of yet another year without achieving what you promised yourself you’d do this year? Should you make new goals when you didn’t even accomplish the old ones? [...]

Susan May – A white Christmas. I woke up at grandmother’s house that was built in 1900 on Christmas morning with snow on the ground.
Michelle Newcome – Caroling with my neighbors. There’s nothing quite so magical as seeing people open their door to a ragged group singing their hearts out and seeing the holiday spirit fill them as they stand in their doorway. It’s so rarely done these days and is such a fun thing to do.
Tami Brothers – I have two favorite memories. My first one is when I was a kid. We were not very well off and [...]

JP Stone – I want an Alpha Smart Neo (used), but I know I won’t get it because I won’t tell anyone in my family. Everyone is a little strapped this year and anyway, sometimes it’s more fun to dream. 
Darcy Crowder – LOL. I don’t know that it’s really a secret, but I’ve been warning my husband I’m going to make some design changes on my office soon and this holiday (before the new year) is the deadline I set for myself. So I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I get enough time to pull it off.
Cici Barnes – [...]

Anna Steffl – Nope. Disaster free, that’s me.
Tamara DeStefano – My family and I got kicked out of a restaurant on Thanksgiving one year. My mother was freezing because they had put us in a back room with a huge space under an outer door that was letting in sleet. We asked the manager nicely if we could move. He had a literal meltdown (I guess he was stressed because the place was packed) He grabbed my mother’s arm (big mistake, we’re a family of 22 Italians with tempers to match) Long story short, he called the cops and we [...]

Sally Kilpatrick – I adore It’s a Wonderful Life. It makes me cry every time. I think we all hope that someone could point out to us how our mundane life has actually made a difference in so many other lives. George Bailey’s story appeals to our need to make a difference in the world. On the other end of the spectrum, I really like Love, Actually although it pains me to see things work out so poorly for Emma Thompson’s character.
Ana Aragon – My favorite movie is Miracle on 34th Street ; my favorite Holiday song is by Vince [...]

It’s almost that time! Christmas will be here before we know it.
We’ve had a wonderful first year sharing our thoughts and journeys with all of you. As we begin to wind down for 2009, we can’t help but remember all those great times, and we love that all of you were here to share them with us. Thank you for being dedicated readers to our blog!
Not ready to say goodbye, yet?
Never fear. There’s plenty more tips and treats to come in 2010. Until then, the ladies of the Petit Fours and Hot Tamales blog will give you another small peek [...]