Mike Carson Mike Carson	I always loved the infusion of blue into Christmas...it so fits the winter weather outside that most of us have...I love this and hope that it inspires many warm thoughts...but at the moment my heart is shackled in icy chains that the warmth of a thousand suns couldn't melt...this comes and goes, but i seem to be able to chase it away for moments at a time when I concentrate hard enough.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 5:27 AM [Reply to this]

	Ami	Posted by Ami on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 10:51 AM [Reply to this]

	CHECKMATE13	awesome pic...thanks for sharing.   Posted by CHECKMATE13 on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 4:24 AM [Reply to this]

	~Lady Seda~	I absolutely love this picture :)... can you see me grinning from there??? lol   Posted by ~Lady Seda~ on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 2:14 AM [Reply to this]

	seeturtle	So true, Ami!!! I'd hang that from my tree!!!   Posted by seeturtle on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 12:57 AM [Reply to this]

	Joskibear Joann Butterfly Girl	Stunning pic!!!!   Posted by Joskibear on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	So true my friend...so true! I'm working it!   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 1:54 PM [Reply to this]

	Oma **PenStrokes** (NavWriter) Jane Penland Hoover	good morning - this really lights the moment!   Posted by Oma **PenStrokes** (NavWriter) on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 2:33 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thanks for joining us my friend! Hope you can share some words with us today.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 2:56 PM [Reply to this]

	~Lady Seda~	Hello partner... Can I help melt you with a warm friendly hug, hot cocoa, and a quilt??? I'm sorry your feeling blue hon. :) Perhaps we can heal you with some fantastic poetry and fun. xxoo   Posted by ~Lady Seda~ on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 5:52 AM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	That would be very nice! I have returned to one of favorite loves recently...reading. I am once again walking the banks of "Riverworld"...after that I shall revisit my old friends R.Daniel and Thomas Covanent.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 2:08 PM [Reply to this]

	Ami	.....did you put some clouds in my coffee??? *Ü* will be back a little later I have not thrown myself down to sleep yet...finally got St Nick posted ...better late than never i guess. hahah or was that Ho-Ho-Ho   Posted by Ami on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 10:59 AM [Reply to this]

	Joskibear Joann Butterfly Girl	Lovley!!!   Posted by Joskibear on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Merry Christmas Dear Merry Christmas Dear, I love you This I must tell you In a song and sing it loud So you can hear Although I feel you near quite often It is so very cold here this year You were always so happy In the cold It’s been cold since June really So Cold I’m getting used to being cold This is a time of year For warmth and joy For 50 years, I have seen it that way Wondering always how sadness could prevail In such a happy time I know it now Merry Christmas Dear, I miss you This I must tell you It was your favorite time of year Your joy was in giving Joy to others That joy you rarely had Until we met That same joy you gave to me We don’t have much this Christmas There’s very little money Tighter than I have ever seen And we saw some tough times Didn’t we What’s missing now is Your love Your sweet smile Our joy Mike Carson 12-6-2008   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 5:35 AM [Reply to this]

	CHECKMATE13	truly moving my friend...wishing you the most for this holiday season.   Posted by CHECKMATE13 on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 4:27 AM [Reply to this]

	NancyLee*Legacy Writer*	It is the joy in this, like bright light through stained glass, that enlivens this, Mike. In spite of sadness, the memories bring peace. Exceptional, Mike. NancyLee   Posted by NancyLee*Legacy Writer* on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 4:06 AM [Reply to this]

	seeturtle	This is very moving, Mike.... I feel for your loss and rejoice in your fond memories! We should never let those go, my friend!! Those we love live on in us...   Posted by seeturtle on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 1:10 AM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thanks buddy...I won't, but this first year is rough.   Posted by Mike Carson on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 1:15 AM [Reply to this]

	Wyn ♥	Such a beautiful poem, much emotion and heartfelt.   Posted by Wyn ♥ on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 11:27 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thank you Wyn!   Posted by Mike Carson on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 1:19 AM [Reply to this]

	bluerose	I really related to this, and hope you find peace. Lovely poem :]   Posted by bluerose on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 10:11 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thank you!   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 11:17 PM [Reply to this]

	Colleen B	Wow, this is a simply beautiful tribute... tinged with sadness... ((HUGS))   Posted by Colleen B on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 8:09 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thank you very much Colleen.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 8:44 PM [Reply to this]

	~Lady Seda~	Hello Colleen, how wonderful to see you today :) Welcome to the Corner.   Posted by ~Lady Seda~ on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 8:19 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thank you for you kind words.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 9:00 PM [Reply to this]

	~Lady Seda~	Welcome Lady Oregon. Lovely to see you this Snowy Sunday afternoon. :) Hope your well my friend.   Posted by ~Lady Seda~ on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 8:20 PM [Reply to this]

	Joskibear Joann Butterfly Girl	WOW! This is so beautiful and emotional.   Posted by Joskibear on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:21 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thanks Joann.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:44 PM [Reply to this]

	Angelo Gravity ~ Full Moon Poet	Fabulous!   Posted by Angelo Gravity ~ Full Moon Poet on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:15 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thanks Angelo...   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:44 PM [Reply to this]

	~M~ Legacy Writer Cheryl Darr	*hugs* This is so beautiful, Mike. I know the holiday must be difficult this year for you. It's wonderful that you have such wonderful memories to fall back on. Your poem was so heart felt that it's left me speechless. (imagine that!) I think I'll go read it again. xox   Posted by ~M~ Legacy Writer on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 5:08 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thanks...yes, so much to hold on to...and I will grab every piece I can before it is over...it helps just to write.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 5:54 PM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thanks for the hugs LakeOfTears...it helps a bunch to simply put voice to what you are feeling.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 1:51 PM [Reply to this]

	~Lady Seda~	Sweet hugs hon.... This is sad and so blue I want to cry Mike. Beautiful my friend.   Posted by ~Lady Seda~ on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 5:54 AM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	She was my rock though good times and bad and now I feel untethered...I guess I need to anchor myself somewhere and ride the storm out.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 2:17 PM [Reply to this]

	Steve Steve Cope	The memories of all the years you spent together will begin to break down the blue, blue Christmas this will be for you. I know when my mom passed away it was hard to know she would no longer be there to make it fun or at least funny. You write so well and that is your blessing Mike, for the reader feels what you are saying. Copenator out!   Posted by Steve on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 8:00 AM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thank you very much Steve! Glad to see you here today my friend! Hope all is reasonably well!   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 2:21 PM [Reply to this]

	Why I Otter	Lady Seda and Mike what a beautiful challenge I love the color blue...the one picture of the ornaments the macro shot is amazing..feel better Mike :)m   Posted by Why I Otter on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 5:48 AM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Isn't it though! I remember my aunt having a silver tree with blue ornaments and how beautiful it was. I also remember my mom not caring for it much so we never got one, lol. i need to figure out how to put up a tree without it becoming a giant cat toy...sigh.   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 2:25 PM [Reply to this]

	~Lady Seda~	Hello Maryann, nice to see you this chilly December night. Hope you'll grace us with a write to melt the ice later :) Blessings to you and yours this week.   Posted by ~Lady Seda~ on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 5:54 AM [Reply to this]

	Linda...	A wonderful challenge with beautiful pictures. It is late and I am to get up in the early hours for church. I will try and get back over here tomorrow afternoon. Had to come leave a few kudos and love..........hugs   Posted by Linda... on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:19 AM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	Thank you Linda...enjoy your day and visit us again if you can...thanks for the love!   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 2:28 PM [Reply to this]

	~Lady Seda~	Hello Linda, so nice of you to stop over and say hello. You have wonderful dreams and a good morning. I hope you can stop back, but we understand if you can't. Blessings dear friend. :)   Posted by ~Lady Seda~ on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:27 AM [Reply to this]

	A-Rhodi	Hey hello Rebecca and Mike! Nice challenge for Sunday. Blue is my favorite colour and so I just can't pass up this poetic opportunity. I'll be back later tonight with a poem. Jon   Posted by A-Rhodi on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:27 AM [Reply to this]

	Mike Carson Mike Carson	We'll see you then!   Posted by Mike Carson on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 2:29 PM [Reply to this]

	~Lady Seda~	Woot, woot babe... Looking forward to it. :) xxoo   Posted by ~Lady Seda~ on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 6:28 AM [Reply to this]

	Marcia~Queen of the Desert	Oh, Mike. What a lovely a tribute to your wife. I know how the holidays can be painful reminders of of all that was and never will be again - My kids were 17 & 20 when we lost their dad after a long illness. We had 21 years together & I wish that we could have had 50 more. Take comfort in knowing that time does dull the pain and we are able to look back on our memories of life together and feel once again the happiness we shared. Nothing can ever take our loved one's place, but life does go on and eventually we find new purpose to fill our days and make new memories to join the old. Wishing you love and joy for the holidays, Marcia   Posted by Marcia~Queen of the Desert on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 7:49 PM [Reply to this]

	~Lady Seda~	Wonderful to see you Marcia. Happy holidays to you. That avatar is adorable. :)   Posted by ~Lady Seda~ on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 8:00 PM [Reply to this]

	Marcia~Queen of the Desert	:) Happy Holidays to you, too!   Posted by Marcia~Queen of the Desert on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 2:24 AM [Reply to this]

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