December 22, 1965 Jocie Brooke here reporting from Hollyhill, Kentucky at Christmastime or almost Christmas, anyway. I am so excited. Are you? I love Christmas. What do I love about Christmas in Hollyhill? I like the red and green lights the county workers string up on the street light posts. I like the pine tree in front of …
A Christmas Story Gift for You “A Letter to Santa”
I wrote this little story in 1997 for our local electric co-op magazine. A friend gave the clipping to me at church a couple of weeks ago, so I’m sharing it here as my Christmas present to you. Hope you enjoy Joey’s letter …
The Light of the World
Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, “I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.” (John 8:12 KJV) We had a Candlelight Service at my little church tonight. It’s a service I love. Many of you have told me the same thing when you …
Loving December and Christmas on the Way
December 15, 1965 Jocie Brooke here reporting from Hollyhill, Kentucky. About Christmas. Don’t you just love December? Christmas comes in December and there is so much to love about Christmas. First no school for a couple of weeks. All right, that shouldn’t have been first. Jesus being born should have been first. But He knows I’m ready for a break …
Do You Have Christmas in Your Heart?
He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under the tree. (Roy L. Smith) It’s been great reading the messages that have come in with the contest entries of all of your favorite things at Christmas and to see that you do have Christmas in your hearts. In fact, after I asked you to name your …
Generations of Love
“It’s true, Christmas can feel like a lot of work, particularly for mothers. But when you look back on all the Christmases in your life, you’ll find you’ve created family traditions and lasting memories. Those memories, good and bad, are really what help to keep a family together over the long haul.” (Caroline Kennedy) Family – generations of love. Grandmother …
Hollyhill Christmas Parade
December 8, 1965. Jocie Brooke reporting from Main Street, Hollyhill, Kentucky. Well, I’m not actually standing on the street right this minute. I’m at home in my room, but a few minutes ago I was standing out there in the chilly air ready to cover the news. We don’t usually do the parade at night, but Dad says the mayor …
Christmas Magic and a Christmas Giveaway for You
A Small Act of Grandparent Bravery I got extraordinarily brave Saturday. I was keeping three of my grandkids including my twin grandsons who at the age of six must drink high energy water every morning when they pop out of bed. That energy doesn’t run out until about fifty “go to sleep” orders have been issued well after dark. That …
Chance to Win a Couple of Christmas Books
Do you like Christmas stories? Rose Allen McCauley visited my blog on Sunday and we’re giving a free download of her new book to someone who comments on her guest post or tonight’s post. I’ll draw for the winner Sunday, and so far the odds are very good. Along with Rose’s book, you can win a copy of my Christmas …
A Thankful Heart Except for Pumpkin Pie
December 1, 1965 Jocie Brooke here reporting from Hollyhill, Kentucky. Thanksgiving was last Thursday. We had turkey and thank goodness, Aunt Love hasn’t forgotten how to make dressing. Leigh made some kind of cranberry salad. I pretended to like it, but I would have rather just had the jelly roll of cranberry sauce from the can. Don’t tell Leigh that! …