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Christmas Greetings from Denman Island

December 24, 2019 By JPMcLean 10 Comments

The word "merry" spelled out in gift tags

Christmas Greetings from Denman Island

December 24th is my favourite day of the holidays. For me, it’s the calm before the storm. The day when I concede that if it (insert: baking/decorating/shopping) hasn’t gotten done, it’s not going to.

Time to grab a nog, hunker down by the hearth, and relax.

As 2019 winds down, I’m reminded how very fortunate I am. Fortunate to have a loving family. Fortunate to have friends to share a glass of wine and a laugh with. Fortunate to have a warm home and food in the cupboards. All this, and more I wish for you this holiday season and always.

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, winter solstice, Kwanzaa, New Years and everything else you celebrate!

Thank you for being a part of my good fortune. I’m grateful for your continued support, enthusiasm and the small kindnesses that make my days brighter. Christmas Greetings from my home to yours.

 

Cheers,

Jo-Anne

 

 

You can get Secret Sky for your stocking from your favourite retailer right here.

 

MERRY Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash

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Filed Under: Christmas, Family Life, Gratitude, Island Life Tagged With: Hanukkah, JP McLean, Kwanzaa, New Years, winter solstice

Comments

  1. Inese Poga says

    December 28, 2019 at 7:00 am

    I hope you had merry Christmas. Happy New Year and lots of inspiration and creative energy!

    Reply
    • JPMcLean says

      December 28, 2019 at 7:44 am

      Thanks, Inese. Have a happy, healthy 2020 and fill it with beautiful paintings.

      Reply
  2. Sally Dyck says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:08 am

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours Jo-Anne… from our house to yours. Wishing you continued success and inspiration with your writing. Looking forward to what the new decade will bring!

    Reply
    • JPMcLean says

      December 24, 2019 at 11:35 am

      Thanks, Sally. All the best for 2020! Cheers.

      Reply
  3. Giselle Roeder says

    December 24, 2019 at 9:03 am

    You were on my mind – a lot! Merry Christmas to you, my dear “Island Friend,” and with the nog, hunkered down by the hearth, ENJOY! A Happy, Healthy, Successful 2020 to you! Cheers!
    Giselle & Trevor

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    • JPMcLean says

      December 24, 2019 at 11:34 am

      Thanks, Giselle. All the best to you and Trevor. Happy writing XO Jo-Anne

      Reply
  4. Debra Purdy Kong says

    December 24, 2019 at 8:05 am

    Merry Christmas to you as well. We’re changing our traditions this year, and celebrating with my son-in-law’s family tonight. The day’s busy-ness starts soon. Enjoy your holiday.

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    • JPMcLean says

      December 24, 2019 at 8:17 am

      Safe travels, Debra and all the best in 2020. Happy writing.

      Reply
  5. Diana Stevan says

    December 24, 2019 at 6:48 am

    Merry Christmas to you and John. From our hose to your house. Wishing you a wonderful new year. Lots of laughter, joy and good writing! 🙂 xo

    Reply
    • JPMcLean says

      December 24, 2019 at 7:24 am

      Thanks so much, Diana. All the best of the season and new year to you and Rob as well. Happy writing.

      Reply

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