Doris' Blog

Happy New Year!! - Well Almost!!

Hello Bloggers!!  Now is this not weird.  Here it is mid-afternoon and I am blogging and it is NOT midnight!!  Wonders never cease.  Want to certainly wish everyone a very "Happy New Year".  Hard to believe that another year has come and gone.  

 The year 2011 was a turbulent year for me as most of you already know.  If it was not a health issue, it was an issue or two related to the business.  I feel somewhat validated, however, for the need to close our storefront in Issaquah.  I was not happy about it (and still not happy) by any means and truly miss it and all that it represented.  My validation comes on the heels of the Paper Zone announcing its store closures.  If Paper Zone cannot make ends meets, how is any small independent expected to?  Some food for thought.  If you have a local store near you and just love having it in your neighborhood or nearby, remember to support it, embrace it, tell everyone you know about it, and do whatever you can to help keep it up and running.  

Along those lines, Mimi's Crop Circle, Burien, is hosting a 2-hour Mad Dash on Sunday from noon-2:00 pm. Good news is that ALL Gift Certificates and ALL Punch Cards issued by Friends and Company can be redeemed at Mimi's regardless of the date issued.  Please dig up those certificates and let's get them back into circulation.  They would love for you to visit and so would I.  I'll be there with bells on.  The Mad Dash is HUGE.  See the details below.  

There is lots to discuss here but I am going to keep this one short and be back online soon.  Just for info, my email, topstamp@msn.com, is still valid and the best way to contact me; so, if you have any questions, please let me know.  In the meantime, stay safe over this holiday weekend.  Hugs to all - Doris

 

 

 

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

                                         

                                               Happy Holidays!!

Hello bloggers!!  It's official.  It is now Christmas Day.  Of course most folks that I know are either blowing zzzz's or close to getting up.  That would be the east coast getting up soon.  It's been nice keeping in touch with lots of family and friends on facebook.  I'm still not a big fan but I do love the opportunities for catching up on what is going on.  It can just get labor intensive on some days.

Anyway, my blog this evening is to wish you all a very "Merry Christmas".  I hope that Christmas is all that you want it to be.  I have enjoyed the season and just wish it did not come and go so quickly.  This whole year has flown so fast.  I hope no one blinked!!

I received two fabulous donations for Operation Write Home so checkout the thermoter below.  New donations totally $75.00 came rolling in this past week.  We'll be working on greeting cards for the troops at several locations in 2012.  I will let you know where and when as soon as I have a handle on it and perhaps some of you might join the group working at that time.  It's quite fun with lots of camaraderie involved.

Many of you may probably know already that Paper Zone is closing its doors.  Be on the lookout for sales as they are expected.  It really is sad go see the industry going in this direction.  I am still recovering from our own closure and this one comes as a blow as well.  It reminds me even more that we all need to keep our small independent stores on our spending agendas.  It's the only way that we will be able to keep them around.  There are not many left as you might know so keep your local shop in mind the next time you have a project to get done.

My health continues to improve.  I have been seeing Lisa Eaton. Cascade Dizziness and Balance PT, and the therapy seems to be taking hold.  I do not get up dizzy every morning.  Very glad for that.  I am working the health issues every day.  Lisa is located in West Seattle if anyone struggles with similar issues and wants a consultation.  Melatonin, a natural drug-free nighttime sleep aid, is helping a lot with the sleep issues.  It's been great. 

Well folks, keep the stress down and slow down.  There is no snow to play in but get outside for a while and play anyway.  Holiday Hugs to All - Doris

     

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Yo Baby!! It's Christmas!!

Hello Bloggers!!  Can you believe it!!  It is nearly Christmas.  I really gotta wrap it up.  And I do not just mean with wrapping paper.  There are just so many small details to take care of.  Seems ongoing and mind boggling on some days.  I hope that all of you are enjoying the holidays and that they are proving to be all that you want them to be.  

Although I have lots to report on, just about the only "thing" I am going to pass along for this evening is the Holiday Open House at Mimi's Crop Circle in Burien.  Some of us old timers are helping out and will be doing some demos and make and takes.  There is also a tag station for making several tags for those special folks in your lives.  Very fun!!  See some of the details below.  Please help us to help Mimi's by dropping by and showing your support.  We need all the help we can get and we want Mimi's to be around for a long time so spread the word.

For those of you interested, I am doing well with all the health issues.  It's an ongoing "project" but one that aims to be conquered.  The support from family and friends along with many of you has been incredible.  Thank you for all that you've done and continue to do.  I love hearing from you in one form or another.  Keep the cards and emails coming.

I will be back soon.  In the meantime, keep the frenzy down and keep it fun!!  Hugs to all!!  Doris