tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post4922825880395717881..comments2023-09-20T07:21:14.396-05:00Comments on i blog 4 books: Countdown to Christmas | Interview & Giveaway w/ Ruth Logan HerneBrookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15611566199410948368noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-30822071225177554312013-12-09T21:00:56.572-06:002013-12-09T21:00:56.572-06:00I love my brand new artificial tree. I put it up r...I love my brand new artificial tree. I put it up really early this year so I could enjoy it even longer.<br /><br />mauback55 at gmail dot comMelanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-48433867893353197702013-12-09T19:34:53.952-06:002013-12-09T19:34:53.952-06:00Love Finds You in the City at Christmas sounds ver...Love Finds You in the City at Christmas sounds very good and I would like to read more books in that city. sharon, CA wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharon mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130208778591424260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-27006076282789344882013-12-09T14:50:17.924-06:002013-12-09T14:50:17.924-06:00I love real trees but we have a fake. I miss the s...I love real trees but we have a fake. I miss the smell. Growing up we would cut our own. Miss it.<br />Blessings<br />joeym11@frontier.comDiana Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18391275242027618764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-31356413304110826322013-12-08T09:22:25.938-06:002013-12-08T09:22:25.938-06:00Fake now. Love real trees but dislike the fire ha...Fake now. Love real trees but dislike the fire hazard. rubynrebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03259236798739951105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-44486652368152883522013-12-07T22:08:18.324-06:002013-12-07T22:08:18.324-06:00As much as I love the scent of a real tree, I'...As much as I love the scent of a real tree, I'd have to say artificial because I can safely leave it up a long time. I could sit in my dark sunroom and gaze at the multi-colored lights for hours on end.<br /><br />Ruth, I enjoyed your interview and love your three words, especially eggnog and music! I've been a church pianist for almost 50 years and I love eggnog, so there! I'm also eager to read your books, as they get excellent reviews.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691366747122379190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-75612440047414308112013-12-07T21:13:09.091-06:002013-12-07T21:13:09.091-06:00Well... in my younger days... lol, real and even a...Well... in my younger days... lol, real and even a real rooted one that we planted in our yard, but now... fake.. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-29607686880645298922013-12-07T13:23:37.521-06:002013-12-07T13:23:37.521-06:00We have two artificial trees and love decorating t...We have two artificial trees and love decorating them. We may do a real tree someday. I remember having a real tree one time when I was a child, but I grew up doing the artificial trees, so that has been what I am used to.<br />Brittany McEuenBrittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329879272795970460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-56920059086872265332013-12-07T13:22:44.107-06:002013-12-07T13:22:44.107-06:00i would rather have a fake Christmas tree as it is...i would rather have a fake Christmas tree as it is easier to clean up after.....only way i would have a real tree is if i could put it up just a week before christmas.....but then again i remember getting stuck by the needles and didnt like that....so most likely i would stay with a fake tree lolBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161278355732705680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-64124960772774358952013-12-07T06:52:28.920-06:002013-12-07T06:52:28.920-06:00had one fake Christmas Tree....after Christmas, to...had one fake Christmas Tree....after Christmas, took it down, threw it away, NEVER to have another fake tree!!! Gotta be real to be Christmas!!! Jesus is the ReasonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169482436473100264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-70736272476587660292013-12-06T21:59:49.409-06:002013-12-06T21:59:49.409-06:00Nothing delights me more than picking out a Christ...Nothing delights me more than picking out a Christmas tree, smelling the pine, and keeping it fresh. It truly brings Christmas to life. Sadly, this year we have to go fake, because of our cats. Next year they should be ready for real. :)<br /><br />KellysShining(at)gmail(dot)comKelly Blackwell @ Heres My Take On Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07580631316468681457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-69433918259785469802013-12-06T14:15:49.595-06:002013-12-06T14:15:49.595-06:00My daughter would love both of these as well as me...My daughter would love both of these as well as me!!Rita B Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15110881510155621176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-77420988722165129952013-12-06T11:38:19.301-06:002013-12-06T11:38:19.301-06:00We have always had fake trees. One 7 foot in the ...We have always had fake trees. One 7 foot in the living room and then each of the kids has their own 3 foot in their bedrooms.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-25085495620598322292013-12-05T15:20:46.380-06:002013-12-05T15:20:46.380-06:00We have a fake tree. Less expensive than buying ...We have a fake tree. Less expensive than buying a new one every year. But I do like the smell of a live tree.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352812872399687628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-63591795139353622202013-12-05T12:58:07.336-06:002013-12-05T12:58:07.336-06:00We do fake...we did have a real one last year...bi...We do fake...we did have a real one last year...big mess. R Merrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03007094412671654747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-21339708558580492592013-12-05T12:41:51.508-06:002013-12-05T12:41:51.508-06:00I have an artificial tree because the smell of a r...I have an artificial tree because the smell of a real tree gives me a headache.<br />Susan Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354991677539547111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-12197600248253324432013-12-05T11:38:45.908-06:002013-12-05T11:38:45.908-06:00I use an artificial tree in my room but I live in ...I use an artificial tree in my room but I live in my brother's basement and they have a real tree so I get to enjoy both kinds.Wilani Wahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601994716681655552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-73907733096111011952013-12-05T04:51:58.050-06:002013-12-05T04:51:58.050-06:00Merry, I love your Christmasy name!!!! :) Yup, s...Merry, I love your Christmasy name!!!! :) Yup, sometimes it's the time crunch that makes our decision! And I bet it's gorgeous! Our little ones are tucking yarn into Baby Jesus's manger now... getting his "bed" warm with their good deeds. THEY ARE ADORABLE!!! And the yarn or hay in the manger is such an easy way to show kids the real meaning of Christmas. #HAPPY!!!! :)Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-61484299287513517492013-12-04T20:48:39.849-06:002013-12-04T20:48:39.849-06:00I love a real tree but the convenience of a fake t...I love a real tree but the convenience of a fake tree wired with lights won out this year!Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17501893347195105854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-57684348808817415532013-12-04T17:41:34.661-06:002013-12-04T17:41:34.661-06:00Aw, Mel, you're so sweet! And you know, real o...Aw, Mel, you're so sweet! And you know, real or not, big or small, the tree isn't the heart of anything... we are, with our love for God, our appreciation for such a sacrifice. His only begotten son, his sweet baby boy, given to an Earth that would eventually take his life... Talk about love. :) I think Christmas trees are like babies: each one is the sweetest and the best! Merry Christmas, dear friend!Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-83828435940073405192013-12-04T17:39:31.343-06:002013-12-04T17:39:31.343-06:00We've cut our own lots of times, Barbara.... t...We've cut our own lots of times, Barbara.... the kids loved it! We have six kids, grown now, but it was so much fun, going for the tree! And then as they got older, and everyone playing different sports, running here and there, multiple jobs... we couldn't always gather the crew to go tree shopping, so we'd go to the pre-cut seller in the next town and buy one from him... and then he became a firewood customer of ours and we have a nice friendly support system going on! :) We buy our Christmas tree there... he buys his firewood from us. Sweet capitalism! Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-54880590221599036232013-12-04T17:37:09.493-06:002013-12-04T17:37:09.493-06:00Oh, Lyndee, I can see it! Because they're not ...Oh, Lyndee, I can see it! Because they're not cheap and there's no second-hand market for them, especially pre-Craig's List days!!! Merry Christmas back at you! Thanks for stopping by and here's a fresh eggnog to go!!! :)Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-11184002999850656582013-12-04T17:35:44.585-06:002013-12-04T17:35:44.585-06:00Britney, it's in the heart, isn't it? And ...Britney, it's in the heart, isn't it? And I always remind myself repeatedly that the reason for the celebration is in the manger... that cold, awkward bed... and then I re-think where my importance lies! Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-35787517834069446572013-12-03T21:56:48.989-06:002013-12-03T21:56:48.989-06:00We always went for a real tree, but when our absol...We always went for a real tree, but when our absolute favorite Christmas tree farm closed (they ran it to put their kids through college, so when the last one was done, they closed up), we went with an artificial tree. It isn't a pretty one either unfortunately. But it serves. If we had a bigger living room, I think we'd try to return to the days of a real tree that reaches out to the middle of the room!<br /><br />Love your responses to the questions, Ruthy! And I'm not surprised at any of them either. :)Melanie Pikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00323878496621771920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-52155666196145429582013-12-03T18:15:56.668-06:002013-12-03T18:15:56.668-06:00With three little boys, it has to be a real tree t...With three little boys, it has to be a real tree that they help cut, carry, put up and decorate. Wouldn't be Christmas without it.<br />Barbara Thompson<br />barbmaci61(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961896240783203387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-321576850948546695.post-22149379969686028982013-12-03T13:50:24.043-06:002013-12-03T13:50:24.043-06:00Hi Ruthy,
Enjoyed the interview. Many years ago we...Hi Ruthy,<br />Enjoyed the interview. Many years ago we bought a rather expensive (even with the after Christmas sale) ten foot artificial tree. It seemed like a great solution since my dh traveled so much that it made it hard to care for a real tree. However, the year after we purchased it we moved to NY. You would have died laughing at us when we were looking for houses as the first thing we asked at every house was, "Where will the tree go?" (FORGET the furniture!) That really frustrated the Realtors! Merry Christmas! Lyndee Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316566356806389525noreply@blogger.com