Author: Donna Chandler

Family

AM I THE ONLY ONE . . .who sees Christmas as a season of love?

Donna Chandler

I was trying to come up with something clever that tied into the holidays when I ran across this poem that I wrote several years ago. It isn’t Christmasy but it is a reminder that we need to let those we love know how much they are loved and cherished.

Having said that, Gentlemen, take heed, could your special lady be feeling this way?

WHY DOES HE LOVE HER?

Does he love her because
she’s charming and witty?
Or maybe it’s because
she’s caring and pretty.

Does he love her because
she’s comfortable to be around?
Old shoes are comfortable
and there’s plenty to be found.

Does he truly see her?
Does he know the color of her eyes?
Does he know when she’s sad?
Does he know how hard she tries?

Does he really hear her
during each conversation?
Or perhaps he’s thinking
about his next vacation.

Does he tell her he cares
or just assume she knows?
Would he think it’s silly
to present her a single rose?

Does he know of her hunger
to be needed and desired?
Is she always in his thoughts
even when he’s weary and tired.

Why does he love her?
Does she know the reason?
Perhaps he should tell her
Before the passing of the season.

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Humorous

AM I THE ONLY ONE . . . who bakes too many Christmas cookies?

Donna Chandler

My rule, in the past,was that a broken cookie had no calories because the calories all fell of the break. I was so happy to run across a whole list of rules on Facebook and feel this knowledge should be shared with all Christmas cookie lovers:

Christmas Cookie Rules…

  1. If you eat a Christmas cookie fresh out of the oven, it has no calories because everyone knows that the first cookie is the test and thus calorie free.  However, calories are units of heat so wait for them to cool, there will no calories.
  2. If you drink a diet soda after eating your second cookie, it also has no calories because the diet soda cancels out the cookie calories.
  3. If a friend comes over while you’re making your Christmas cookies and needs to sample, you must sample with your friend.  Because your friend’s first cookie is calorie free, (rule #1) yours is also.  It would be rude to let your friend sample alone and, being the friend that you are, that makes your cookie calorie free.
  4. Any cookie calories consumed while walking around will fall to your feet and eventually fall off as you move.  This is due to gravity and the density of the caloric mass.
  5. Any calories consumed during the frosting of the Christmas cookies will be used up because it takes many calories to lick excess frosting from a knife without cutting your tongue.
  6. Cookies colored red or green have very few calories.  Red ones have three and green ones have five – one calorie for each letter.  Make more red ones!
  7. Cookies eaten while watching “Miracle on 34th Street” have no calories because they are part of the entertainment package and not part of one’s personal fuel.
  8. As always, cookie pieces contain no calories because the process of breaking causes calorie leakage.
  9. Any cookies consumed from someone else’s plate have no calories because the calories rightfully belong to the other person and will cling to their plate.  We all know how calories like to CLING
  10. Any cookies consumed while feeling stressed have no calories because cookies used for medicinal purposes NEVER have calories.  It’s a rule!

So, enjoy those Christmas Cookies – we get them only this time of year!

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AM I THE ONLY ONE . . . who gets sentimental about days gone by?

Donna Chandler

My girlfriend drew this picture when we were in high school. It deserves more powerful words but this is my modest effort.

Drawn by Karen Blankenship Johnson, 1967

A TASTE OF HONEY
©November 2023 Donna Hale Chandler

It’s just a scrap of paper.
The pencil drawing starting to fade,
but to me A Taste of Honey
is a treasure lovingly made.

Once upon a time
during days long gone,
I was young and in love
with my best friend Don.

As I sat in study hall
and whispered with my good friend,
she picked up a pencil
and drew a love without end.

She titled it A Taste of Honey and
a romantic scene began to appear.
As I looked at her creation,
I knew I’d cherish it for many a year.

It’s just a scrap of paper.
The pencil drawing starting to fade,
but to me A Taste of Honey
is a treasure lovingly made.

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Humorous

AM I THE ONLY ONE . . . who has this feature on their car.

Donna Chandler

THE AMAZING TURN SIGNAL

In this modern day and time,
every car is equipped with this invention.
It lets those behind you
know of your intention.

Look to the left of the stirring column.
You’re sure to easily find it.
It may be small but it’s not hidden
Push it up and down, try it out for a bit.

It won’t hurt you I promise.
Down means left, up means right.
Drivers behind you will see the result
and be pleased with such a wonderful sight.

Avoid the cost of car repair
by using this easy-to-find lever.
Other drivers on the roads will be amazed
and know that you are ever so clever.

That’s the end of today’s lesson
Be safe on our highways and streets
Be considerate of other by using that signal
They’ll thank you for such a unique treat.

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AM I THE ONLY ONE . . . who has been up close and personal with a baby dinosaur?

Donna Chandler

By: Donna Hale Chandler

Life is never dull when you have a child with thousands of questions to ask.

My daughter was always quite curious,
having one question after another.
Seemed her brain was constantly swirling,
giving pause to her father and mother.

Our trip to Florida was filled with wonder
for a blue eyed little 4-year old blond.
In this strange new and exciting world
she questioned every new sight and sound

Why is the sky such a pretty blue?
Why are the clouds so fluffy and white?
Where does the ocean end?
and why so many stars at night?

Her questions and wonder never ended
As she ran and played in the sunshine.
She’d search for funny stones or shells,
each discovery as thrilling as a gold mine.

One day she came running in all excited,
I followed quickly to see what was in store.
She pointed at a small creature, a tiny gecko.
filled with pride at finding a baby dinosaur!

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