This blog is unscheduled, off the cuff, and it’s going to be a hodge podge of stuff, so bear with me. It’s yearend, Christmas, and nobody’s going to read this anyway – but what the heck?
Firstly, an update to my post of earlier this week called “Stories from a Holiday Heart.” The publication of the book has been seized. I know that sounds severe, but I’m just playing with words. Actually, our delightful editor, R. Jeffreys is looking for a different publisher at the moment, so I will let you know when it is available again. Though disappointed it will not be available for the holidays, I appreciate your continued support of my writing endeavours.
Early in December, I sent out five parcels to the United Kingdom – Christmas gifts for friends. I am almost certain at this moment they’ve been seized by the Royal Mail system. They were all sent at the same time, and only one of them got through. My tiny “Eden’s Edibles” are probably in the “seized overseas” parcels department. Bah!
Jan 1, 2012 UPDATE
As of December 31st, the last of my five parcels arrived at its U.K. destination. I’m eating crow, and the recipients are eating my cookies! I extend my sincere apologies to the Royal Mail system. 
Shortbread cookies
“C” is for Christmas, something I now celebrate after not doing so for many years. I used to observe Hannukah because of the significant person in my life at the time. Now, I am happy to return to Christmas — tree, gifts, lights. The one constant, however, (that’s another “c”) is family and friends. Christmas has never been a religious event for me, but it’s always involved the people I care about, plenty of food, fun, conversation and laughter. No matter how you celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, and my best to you for 2012.
eden
I’m reading this. Your words are so deep and true. I’m so glad I found you and your writing a few months ago.
Merru Christmas and Happy New Year to you and the tall mister.
lance
You’re ace, thanks Lance.
Big hugs to you and your beautiful family.
eden
thanks Eden
sorry about the cookies…
Ramone
Thanks Ramone, next year I might personally fly myself over to deliver them.
eden
Merry Christmas to you and your family Eden. As a receipient of “Eden’s Edibles” I can say that they were tasty. Thank you.
Thanks ML, best to you and your family xoxo
eden
XOXO I’m fortunate to live in Canada… the cookies made it no problem!
Enjoy your holiday, Eden, with much love from the East Coast!!!
And love to you too, Patti!
xoxoxox
eden
Eden,
Thank you so much for this lovely post, and for the kind gesture of sending love and ‘edibles’ all this way! The Royal Mail is unfortunately no longer very ‘royal’ or reliable, your thoughtfulness and generosity has reached us all, I’m sure. Yes, may this holiday season bring you everything you hold dear, fun, fab food, people and lots and lots of laughters!
You’re in my thoughts and in my heart
If you don’t make a personal delivery next year, we may have to fly in to try your gourmet cookies next year 
Ha! I’d have to say the mail is a “royal pain in my keester” perhaps. You are always welcome, so please come!
xoxox
eden
I prefer Festivus, myself
Happy holidays to you, Eden. You are an amazing woman, a absolutely stellar friend, and a gift to those who know you year-round. Love you!
xoxoxo
Netta, Festive Festivus to you honey! The feelings are absolutely mutual.
xxoxoxo
eden
Merry Christmas Eden, sorry about the book and the cookies. I know it is frustrating at the present time. Hopefully it will be for the better in the long run (with the book) as for the cookies, well maybe they will show up today.
Happy Holidays,
Ardee-ann
Aw, thanks Ardee-ann, c’est la vie. Best to you and your family. xoxo
eden
Happy Christmas my dear. Lotsa love to you and yours.
And the cookies…I think Tina MAY have gotten one of them.
RB, I always thought you were a man who liked to share!
Have a wonderful Christmas, handsome, and hope 2012 sees all your dreams come true.
eden
Yea, no one will read your post, lol. When Eden writes we all read! I bet Custom House in England is having a great party with shortbread cookies right now.
Have a wonderful holiday!
Ha Dannie! Perhaps you are right, hope someone is eating them. xoxo
eden
I read it:) hope next year will be good for you – and danniehill is right think how you have cheered up the Custom House – not known for it’s frivolity- happy festivities
Thanks Alberta! Best to you as well, eden
Merry Christmas, Eden! and that sounds sexy, right there.
i’m glad to be getting to know you, yippee that ace Lance.
xo Marian
Yes, agree with you Marian, and happy we are connected!
eden
Well said, Eden!
A belated Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
You too William, thanks for being such a regular commenter on my blog.
Hope 2012 is everything you want it to be.
eden