tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post4238215418498393004..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Santa, Shamans and the Spirit of Trandition by Brenda WhitesideAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-72384061667514883272013-09-25T18:09:40.892-04:002013-09-25T18:09:40.892-04:00Thanks, Diane. It's a work in progress.Thanks, Diane. It's a work in progress.Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-46258811794545514022013-09-25T15:37:29.597-04:002013-09-25T15:37:29.597-04:00Great compromise. It's wonderful how you'v...Great compromise. It's wonderful how you've incorporated new traditions with old.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-28323743021162192762013-09-24T19:06:43.729-04:002013-09-24T19:06:43.729-04:00Yes, Margo, have to say he is the product of our u...Yes, Margo, have to say he is the product of our upbringing. And he's a wonderful, sensitive person - with a mind of his own. LOLBrenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-13005851468248522402013-09-24T19:05:51.608-04:002013-09-24T19:05:51.608-04:00Barbara - come on by. :)Barbara - come on by. :)Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-3828444280803035352013-09-24T19:05:22.835-04:002013-09-24T19:05:22.835-04:00Thanks, Ashantay!Thanks, Ashantay!Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-79592361110121665262013-09-24T19:03:27.627-04:002013-09-24T19:03:27.627-04:00Yep, Alicia. I'm fine with the Santa lie but I...Yep, Alicia. I'm fine with the Santa lie but I'll have to do it a bit differently! LOLBrenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-30525553416764610862013-09-24T14:59:25.804-04:002013-09-24T14:59:25.804-04:00Great opportunity to prolong the season. Congratul...Great opportunity to prolong the season. Congratulations, Brenda, on raising an open minded son. It is all about enjoying family whatever the particulars.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-45591248336093792332013-09-24T13:50:22.329-04:002013-09-24T13:50:22.329-04:00What a great idea! Invite me. I love bonfires and ...What a great idea! Invite me. I love bonfires and food and singing and lots more.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-710659242989489192013-09-24T13:46:07.289-04:002013-09-24T13:46:07.289-04:00I love the compromises you've made, and the wa...I love the compromises you've made, and the way you have included ancient beliefs into your celebration. You've proven how to love diversity - thanks for writing about your new/old traditions.Ashantayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16122891967983778466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-23221307606652839582013-09-24T13:23:18.958-04:002013-09-24T13:23:18.958-04:00What a fun way to spend Christmas. I know it will ...What a fun way to spend Christmas. I know it will be fantastic with your granddaughter. I think Santa is a fun lie to tell to children. :-) Great way to compromise!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-28602813512979756212013-09-24T11:41:00.660-04:002013-09-24T11:41:00.660-04:00You betcha, Jannine and so true!You betcha, Jannine and so true!Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-1937552093525768522013-09-24T10:42:25.560-04:002013-09-24T10:42:25.560-04:00I'm glad your son isn't banning Santa comp...I'm glad your son isn't banning Santa completely! Sounds like a terrific compromise. Enjoy that beautiful little granddaughter. They grow up into grouchy teens so fast!Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692098634695675967noreply@blogger.com