tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post2433863513933804341..comments2023-10-14T05:01:26.397-05:00Comments on Fort Smith Stylista: 'Tis the Season ...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12630135395645059302noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-69511432377600043652014-01-02T11:20:04.061-06:002014-01-02T11:20:04.061-06:00Awwww.... thank you. This is not a great picture ...Awwww.... thank you. This is not a great picture of Dan. He looks a little strange here, but it was so cold we were both struggling to be still enough to photograph! He's been my subject before ... <br /><br />http://fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-man-of-certain-age.html<br /><br /><br /><br />There's also a digital drawing I made of him at the end ... proud of it. I need to do more of this this year.<br />I'm all jazzed about reading everyone's blogs in 2014 ... hope you two stick to it! So cool, always, and smart. Smart in all the good ways it can be meant!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-91072713470202458552014-01-02T11:10:44.018-06:002014-01-02T11:10:44.018-06:00Barely ...it's been cold and damp here for the...Barely ...it's been cold and damp here for the last few days. I vowed herein to find new places to photograph, but it was so cold that it seemed best just to hurry-up-quick and take one on the porch.<br />I'm so glad to be part of the Google+ group, and another unwritten goal is to actually read up on how to use it effectively. Sooner than later!<br />Hope you survived the holidays, and know I'm looking forward to your brilliant bloggy skills in 2014!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-43863064300482062552014-01-02T10:57:53.902-06:002014-01-02T10:57:53.902-06:00Every word, right back at you, darling Sacramento....Every word, right back at you, darling Sacramento. (Your name fits you perfectly! I love to just say it ....) Hope you new home is all you want it to be, and I'm looking forward to seeing you sashay out and about in 2014!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-71292423340500666232014-01-02T10:55:36.546-06:002014-01-02T10:55:36.546-06:00Thank you, darling V ! So happy to hear from you ...Thank you, darling V ! So happy to hear from you ... we miss your face out here in blogland. Actually ... we miss the rest of you since we don't see ... you know what I mean. Your presence! We miss your presence!<br />Hope the family celebrations are/will be fabulous, and that you are in fine fettle for the coming year. Know you'll be brilliant in 2014!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-31611784231754611492014-01-02T10:52:47.108-06:002014-01-02T10:52:47.108-06:00Oh, Jean ... you have no idea the inspiration that...Oh, Jean ... you have no idea the inspiration that you provide for me all year long. I know you do the same for many people, but a constant urge to look at things differently, to find another perspective and to find potential in what is already around me. You do that for me, and are a reminder that this part of the world is not as stubbornly mean-spirited as I often experience it. <br />Thank you so much for your kind words, always.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-63366638303960720902013-12-29T20:14:48.219-06:002013-12-29T20:14:48.219-06:00Happy almost New Year to you!! Can I just say that...Happy almost New Year to you!! Can I just say that this is one of my most favorite photos of you? You look so happy in it and your hair and eyes are shiny and bright. Is this the first time I've seen a picture of your husband - what a handsome guy and gorgeous couple you make!! Lucky both of you :)<br />xox ~kimPopCosmohttp://www.popcosmo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-62102325801604087112013-12-29T17:43:33.925-06:002013-12-29T17:43:33.925-06:00A belated happy holidays to you and yours! Hope yo...A belated happy holidays to you and yours! Hope you are staying warm where you are. Us, not so much....Highland Fashionistanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-33229224227995813732013-12-29T14:52:41.318-06:002013-12-29T14:52:41.318-06:00My dear jan, thank you very much for your warmth a...My dear jan, thank you very much for your warmth and kindness.<br />I am so lucky to have you in my life.<br /> I wish you and your loved ones nothing but the very best for 2014MISPAPELICOSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-45557315286906815042013-12-28T00:51:50.475-06:002013-12-28T00:51:50.475-06:00Ahhh, it's always good to turn a corner and ge...Ahhh, it's always good to turn a corner and get a glimpse of the next phase, season, stage. It's a chance to reinvent, to shift, to forgive and move on. Keep loving, keep growing, keep wearing those fabulous heels, dear Jan! In any language, it's a time to be born, to rejoice, to germinate, to marvel. Thank you for sharing your "juice and joy". You are loved. XXOOJean at Dross into Goldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-18969115896165506602013-12-27T13:34:49.073-06:002013-12-27T13:34:49.073-06:00Ha. Sorry ... but you did see it! Yeaaaay you. ...Ha. Sorry ... but you did see it! Yeaaaay you. Or maybe everyone else was just too cool to call me out. Good for you.<br />Hope you kids are having a grand year-ending. Here's to the Shock of the New!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-35323167563422223172013-12-27T13:33:24.726-06:002013-12-27T13:33:24.726-06:00Thank you Debbie! Your blog is one of the best th...Thank you Debbie! Your blog is one of the best things I've done for myself this year. One of my goals is to get around more, and catch up with everyone. I'm always behind.<br />But I'm sure this will be a great year coming up... hope you and pup and huz and family are all having a nice holiday!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-33411189290063790232013-12-27T13:31:14.707-06:002013-12-27T13:31:14.707-06:00Greetja! I know the feeling of watching folks *no...Greetja! I know the feeling of watching folks *not* get it when Dan's sense of humor takes over. That I get his often obscure puns is one of the things that he loves best about me. I've asked him to remember that when I am so old that I don't get them anymore!<br />I just know this is going to be the best year ever!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-9503761059571117492013-12-27T13:28:43.611-06:002013-12-27T13:28:43.611-06:00Thank you, dear Alice! You are such a bloggy-star...Thank you, dear Alice! You are such a bloggy-star in my universe! Hope you, kid, huz and all your loved ones have a grand holiday season, all around!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-15304227450265637772013-12-27T13:27:43.139-06:002013-12-27T13:27:43.139-06:00Far out, Connie. Truly gnarly. (You're speak...Far out, Connie. Truly gnarly. (You're speaking my native language .. I'm a California Girl. How could I forget it!) Hope you are having the best holidays that can be, Hope to see more of you next year!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-19768636459374573672013-12-27T13:24:48.539-06:002013-12-27T13:24:48.539-06:00How did I miss Portuguese!? Such a lovely, romant...How did I miss Portuguese!? Such a lovely, romantic language! Glad to have met you too, Seeker. Know we'll have a great year at Style Bits!<br />Enjoy your holidays!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-26719801074035393132013-12-27T13:23:02.274-06:002013-12-27T13:23:02.274-06:00Thank you, darling Annette! You can have my summe...Thank you, darling Annette! You can have my summer if I can have some of your cooler days year round! I'll tell Dan that someone else finds him funny ... he'll be so happy!<br />Hope we all have a better New Year, and I appreciate getting to know you this year!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-45804093768401520872013-12-27T13:20:56.144-06:002013-12-27T13:20:56.144-06:00Oh, yes ... misty days! We are having the kind of...Oh, yes ... misty days! We are having the kind of icy fog in the mornings that is so beautiful. Not common here! And sun ... we've had our first (cross fingers, knock on wood that it's our last for the year) bad spell, and have had some slightly milder sunny days! Much of the US is still thawing out, and the holidays got spoiled for some. We were lucky this time. <br />Thanks for your kind wishes, Sabine. Sadly, Dan's oldest riding mare (and she was not quite 30!) went on to greener pastures on Christmas Eve eve, but it was not a huge surprise. She had a lovely long life, and was an amazing horse. The last decade, she never had to do anything she didn't want to, and how many of us can say that?<br />We're looking forward to a better New Year, and I wish that for all of us!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-63590120621851256452013-12-27T09:49:02.106-06:002013-12-27T09:49:02.106-06:00Back at ya, eh!Back at ya, eh!Laurienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-72944278076923076582013-12-27T09:29:56.288-06:002013-12-27T09:29:56.288-06:00I love the Winter Solstice too! Just the thought o...I love the Winter Solstice too! Just the thought of the days getting longer makes me happy even though it isn't noticeable yet!<br />Debbie<br />www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.comDebbie Stinedurfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-30746398193127944812013-12-26T10:43:14.264-06:002013-12-26T10:43:14.264-06:00Thank you, Wendy! Back at you, with each of those...Thank you, Wendy! Back at you, with each of those! Lovely thoughts are the best part of this season, yes?<br />So happy you stopped by!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-82859331875643667012013-12-26T10:41:59.738-06:002013-12-26T10:41:59.738-06:00Thanks, Alicia! We did, and we're glad you di...Thanks, Alicia! We did, and we're glad you did as well! You looked glowing and so pretty in your FB photos! I'm a lousy FB Friend as I rarely post ... most of it because we're where we are. <br />You table looked scrumptious, as well! <br />So happy you stopped by ...Season's Greetings back at you!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-62824191487174407062013-12-26T10:37:50.182-06:002013-12-26T10:37:50.182-06:00Oh, back at you Ann! Dogs, cats, birds and horses...Oh, back at you Ann! Dogs, cats, birds and horses all had treats. As I mentioned to Sue, Dan's very old bestie-favoritie saddle mare died late on Christmas Eve eve, so that cast a pall. We knew it was coming soon, but one always wants more time with them. <br />We did manage a Merry Christmas, though, and we hope yours was! I'm looking forward to much more from you, as well, this coming year ... so happy to have met you, too! Thanks for dropping by, Ann!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-52400266490156599442013-12-26T10:32:07.720-06:002013-12-26T10:32:07.720-06:00Awwww ... thanks,Sue! I'm especially happy to...Awwww ... thanks,Sue! I'm especially happy to have a wish for stillness. Finding that is an ongoing process for me. You guys all provide a lot of the beauty! Sounds like you had a wonderful time at a great event.<br />Our one very sad note was that Dan's very, very old mare (She was almost 30 ... ancient for a horse) went on to greener pastures on Christmas Eve eve. We will miss her always. <br />But all the other animals had treats ... some eggs and cheese (always favorites) and Dan brought home a fresh bag of food for the outdoor birds. Everyone was well fed, including us!<br />Hope you had a wonderful Christmas ... and I'm so looking forward to seeing more from you in the New Year!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-78673574249068592922013-12-26T10:12:57.728-06:002013-12-26T10:12:57.728-06:00I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you ... left a late but heartf...I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you ... left a late but heartfelt note at your place!<br />Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and sorry that you have to work today. And I swear to you that if/when we ever get over to your neck of the woods, we'll have all kinds of fun. There will be wine. And food. And of course, lots of talk!<br />Dan had fun Christmas day marathoning "William and Mary", first season. He loves that series, and.of course we saw the Dr. Who intro to the New Doctor. And we ate ... everything! He actually got his act together with actual gifts this year. Not many, but they were choice!<br />Good for him, better for me. <br />So happy to hear from you, as always!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-33029554358441128482013-12-26T10:02:53.015-06:002013-12-26T10:02:53.015-06:00I really do feel a certain relief once we are well...I really do feel a certain relief once we are well and truly into winter. It marks the worst of our slow season as past! Dan surprised me this year with a thing I had wanted for a long time ... an homage response by Pulsar to that most French of watches; the Cartier Tank. Will never afford the real thing, but the shape and similar overall style can be mine! I especially like the idea that it was a response also to modernism in design ... makes me feel positive. Full of meaning for me, and reminds me that progress is not only possible but probable!<br />So glad you stopped by!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com