Epilogue (12 Days of Heartwarming Christmas) Christmas Eve After the wedding “It was entirely too dark to knit inside, Odette,” June Baxter said loudly as she stepped outside the Mercantile to join the other Knotty Elves on the sidewalk. From here, the music volume had dulled, and it was a relief to stop yelling. “We […]
My sister and I love to cook together. Over the years, we’ve perfected our Christmas dinner according to family tastes, the number of guests, and special requests. We keep it pretty simple, but the staples are always prime rib, salad, fresh-baked rolls, a veggie, and potatoes in some form. And dessert, of course. Lots of […]
I’ve been getting ready to decorate for Christmas, which involves going through boxes and pulling out ornaments, fluffing angels wings and lining up seasonal knickknacks for the mantel. When I got to my front door wreath, I stopped in my tracks. When had it gotten so sad looking? The ribbon had faded and the berries […]
The holiday season is here and I’m beginning to think my holiday playlist is getting dated, but that won’t stop me from listening to it, start to finish to get me in the mood. I admit that TV influenced my playlist – a John Denver/Muppets Christmas Special, Merry Christmas Charlie Brown, the NSync Christmas Special, […]
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by little things. Smaller versions of what people normally use. First it was with Barbie and her teeny tiny kitchen items (dishes and glasses were especially fascinating to me). Once upon a time my father had built me a beautiful dollhouse, three stories, with its […]
It’s Prudence Parker here with my dear friends, Odette King and June Baxter. It’s December, which is one of The Knotty Elves’ favorite months. We’ve just returned from our annual holiday light tour of Christmas Town. Although we must admit to being a little perplexed that Clancy, our director at Over The River Retirement Home, […]
Not too long after I turned ten, my family moved to Tennessee. Not all of my family. My brothers and my mom and I, but my dad stayed in Georgia. We lived on a tiny island where I thought I’d live all my life. It didn’t work out that way, and East Tennessee could not […]
It’s the time of year for traditions, isn’t it? And I seem to love them all. But somehow, this year I’m falling short. It’s been so busy that the tree isn’t up. The gifts I’ve bought are still in their sacks in a prominent place (that means they’re in the way) in the living room. […]
Turning the page to find December is usually a shock for me. It’s not that the placement of December changes or I’ve forgotten what comes after November, but how did it get here so quickly? Every year, I have solid intentions not to wait until the last minute. You can see where I’m going with […]
I like to consider myself someone who can juggle a lot of things at once. I manage three kids and a husband while working outside the home and even squeezing in writing books here and there. I make sure the dog gets fed every day and will drop everything for a friend in need. There […]
HO!! HO!! HO!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!! With that scrumptious Thanksgiving turkey and dressing now (ahem) under our belts, and the Christmas shopping done (What? You haven’t started? Well, neither—barely—have I!), it’s time to focus on some of the sweeter treats we’re going to dish up this holiday season. All waistlines, beware. I won’t even attempt to […]
As each Christmas season passes, I’ve noticed less and less cards come in the mail. Yes, we use email to send a letter or holiday wishes and there are very clever and pretty e-cards available to send to friends, but what about the personal touch? Taking time to write a short note in a paper […]