tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post9034375705282642429..comments2023-07-04T10:43:27.746-04:00Comments on Flowers and more: Christmas in Brasil, The Sequel.GingerVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16501023251788210094noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-60446282783173649442011-01-15T04:31:47.004-04:002011-01-15T04:31:47.004-04:00When I lived in Brazil, I missed Christmas celebra...When I lived in Brazil, I missed Christmas celebrations, but that was when I was still into the holidays and religion. I've pretty-much dropped both. I'm actually rather disgusted with the commercialism and greed around the holidays. My husband and I enjoyed this last Christmas, just the two of us, at home.<br /><br />I did enjoy the New Years celebration on the river in Aracaju. There was a tug boat from New Orleans in Aracaju working with Petrobras to put in an offshore oil rig. The guys were all Cajuns and liked to party. So I spent the day on their boat. It was so packed with people, I wonder that it didn't sink.<br /><br />I'm not much into partying now. In fact, being in Rio during Carnaval would be my worst nightmare. While in Brazil, I spent Carnaval one year in Salvador and one in Aracaju ---preferred the latter with a smaller, more subdued celebration.Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712925834229282680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-47520060702216446052011-01-02T14:06:39.683-04:002011-01-02T14:06:39.683-04:00PS: Your banner is a zinger!PS: Your banner is a zinger!aurbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234712574405718245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-57803535290895820922011-01-02T14:05:56.576-04:002011-01-02T14:05:56.576-04:00Had top stop in and say Happy New Year. I hope you...Had top stop in and say Happy New Year. I hope you have a good one! Miss you. Email me one day. I tend to answer emails better than posts. I will try and do better in 2011, and perhaps do a FSO or two.aurbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234712574405718245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-30528205100694406052011-01-01T21:44:09.288-04:002011-01-01T21:44:09.288-04:00You bring up a heated topic of whether grandmother...You bring up a heated topic of whether grandmotherhood is in the blood or in the heart. My own parents (because I was adopted) are not the biological grandparents of my children. My husbands parents are. I notice differences but it could be because I'm not very close to my parents.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful year and look forward to reading more of your posts (neutral and otherwise)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564542013071462911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-36309172269857358692011-01-01T14:37:42.615-04:002011-01-01T14:37:42.615-04:00I always like to hear about how others celebrate t...I always like to hear about how others celebrate their holidays,thanks for sharing. Have a great New Year!In the eye of the beholderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692449273272154235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-46572791953809988672011-01-01T13:56:23.005-04:002011-01-01T13:56:23.005-04:00Ginger, I like what QMM posted in the comment sect...Ginger, I like what QMM posted in the comment section. I think you definitely must be a very strong and courageous woman. I'm not sure I would be able to handle it if I were in your shoes. <br /><br />YOur posts always hold my interest.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you.~JarieLyn~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-5428758586975769262010-12-31T22:56:55.167-04:002010-12-31T22:56:55.167-04:00Wishing you the best for the New Year!Wishing you the best for the New Year!Jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165901556595808031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-12926712378169525822010-12-31T20:29:01.311-04:002010-12-31T20:29:01.311-04:00I am mesmerized by the sweet girl, everytime I com...I am mesmerized by the sweet girl, everytime I come to you site, I pause.<br /><br />Happy New Year.Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪https://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-54662298079946687482010-12-31T20:12:11.457-04:002010-12-31T20:12:11.457-04:00it is so captivating and informative for me to rea...it is so captivating and informative for me to read the traditions and day to day life of other countries. <br /><br />Happy New Year!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347204411744571682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-89625169389056870312010-12-31T11:31:02.259-04:002010-12-31T11:31:02.259-04:00Ginger, all the very best to you and Camillo for t...Ginger, all the very best to you and Camillo for the New Year.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-11172944288040189972010-12-31T11:04:34.209-04:002010-12-31T11:04:34.209-04:00Ginger, I know that border has to be a grand daugh...Ginger, I know that border has to be a grand daughter or great in something, how cute are they in those outfits!<br /><br />I have been going through your posts, and met a girl from Houston last night who just flew back and said they had flooding rains. How awful is the weather in the south from season to season. I had warm weather in NJ, then to see my son in St. Louis and snow storms, then on to warm weather in our drive to TX, and back back to snow storms and rain. But still God has blessed us so with our lives.<br /><br />I wanted to come and say peace to you and Camillo today. Happy New Year, and I am glad I can follow such a beautiful person as you.<br /><br />Also hope your Christmas was a good one...xoChef Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198603107302675448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8857497244999698317.post-24369797780778851332010-12-31T10:02:41.925-04:002010-12-31T10:02:41.925-04:00Dear GingerV how touching to hear your story. I lo...Dear GingerV how touching to hear your story. I love to get to know my blogger pals better. I have never been in your situation and know from your words you are a strong, wise woman. Photos are beautiful. Looking forward to the rest of the story. New Year blessings to you and yours.<br />QMMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721708092323894355noreply@blogger.com