Thankyou Little Poet, my Mum was a pretty lady. When i was 5 I remember her with a beehive hairdo a yellow and paisley hotpants outfit . She glammed it up with eyeliner and lipstick. She looked like a model out of a fashion pattern catalogue. A few years after divorce and 3 kids in tow doing it solo It was just the eyebrow pencil and a lipstick. Then through decades she pulled in and lost herself the eyebrow pencil and lipstick. I wish not to lose myself, my confidence and selfcare as I grow older. We must look after ourselves as nobody else can. Its our personal journey to make the most of this body. To be our best self, use our skills and continue to learn, grow and cherish this precious life. Favorite Christmas song hmmm not sure to pick one I love them all because they are so happy and uplifting they make me want to dance about a bit at the shops. Much love and light with many blessings sprinkled over.

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

This was so beautiful written and expressed....thank you fgro this gift today...I can picture your Mom before life wore her down...what a wistful lesson...it makes us prepared and determined to be the best we can be, even if it takes a fight....xxoo Susan

@sheilaenglish3293

3 жыл бұрын

That is sad to hear about your mother pulling into herself but what a beautifully expressed lesson you have drawn from her experience. I need to remember those things too. Thank you.

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

I would like to read your comment in my video if it's ok?

@lightbearer3643

3 жыл бұрын

@@LittlePoet Yes I think that would be great. It would show two ways life could go. One way is honoring self with loving selfcare making the most of what you have and doing what you love. The opposite is to de-prioritize selfcare to a point of neglect while losing yourself, your self-esteem, confidence and sparkle in life.

@lightbearer3643

3 жыл бұрын

We must never lose our sparkle! That's the fun outgoing adventure seeking side!

At 72 I get it. But thankfully I have the love and friendship of my KZread sisters to remind me that we are still beautiful. I discovered you and Patti and Sandra and so many “older” beauties who inspire me to be the best that I can be- inside and out. I still feel beautiful and still love my makeup and creams and pretty blouses and flowy skirts. So thank you, sweet Susan, for another special Saturday visit. You and a Desi enjoy your wonderful new home. And I’ll see you next week. Your friend, Monnie

@debra832

9 ай бұрын

Monnie what channels do you know of on you tube like this one Thank you Debra

For the life of me, I do not know why you do not have a million followers. With all the stuff that must be on KZread, you are a standout. It is not only your videos, which give us a wide range of valuable information but the heartfelt comments from this community of women. It all just exudes caring hope and without hope we are lost. Thank you for bringing us together. My heart and prayers go out to all who are struggling and I know that there is a multitude of hope and love found in faith. I am grateful that I just happened to find your channel. Oh yeah, my favorite Christmas Carol is O Holy Night. Thanks Susan and friends.

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda so much for your beautiful words....you lifted my heart tonight...it was a long day into night and your warm friendship made me smile and reminded me how lucky I am....Merry Christmas Linda! xxoo Susan

When I sit down with you and read through the lovely messages from these wonderful ladies I always come away a happier, kinder and wiser person. Your words about feeling disconnected really touched and echoed in my soul. I have always been the odd child. People have always pointed out I am not much to look at, not talkative enough, not fun enough. Even people who love me always make me feel like I am ‘less than’ at times. But you all inspire me and make me feel connected to you. 💕 We should all form a club and call ourselves the Twinkle Lights! 😃 Prayers and loving thoughts to all!

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I am so happy to see you today and I love your idea!!! I bet most of us have our twinkle lights up 365 days a year and love it! I think a Twinkle Lights Club is a great idea and I was so touched when you said we are connected here...and we are and it sure has helped me so much...more than words can describe. Thank you fro being here and I so hope your new week is a great safe one...xxoo Susan & Dez

@kathleenrichardson6695

3 жыл бұрын

I have put up three sets of twinkle lights because I loved Susan's twinkly home.

@JolieLaide72

3 жыл бұрын

@@LittlePoet 💕

@JolieLaide72

3 жыл бұрын

@@kathleenrichardson6695 Sounds lovely! 💕

@cdi3031

3 жыл бұрын

Please do not feel alone with how you feel about yourself...more people than you may imagine feel the same way. Unfortunately TV commercials make us all believe that we should be a certain way instead of the beautiful special person that you are.. I love twinkle lights ,hugs

It brought tears to my eyes when you spoke of your mother. My mom had a hard life living in poverty. Worked all her life. Never had her nails done but in her seventies she went to salon to get her hair dyed and if she went to a wedding she would go to a nice dress shop and get a pretty b outfit. Now I am 78 the year my mom died and I know what you mean about feeling left out. You have great taste. I love your home and the clothes you buy.

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

OH Norma....thank you for sharing this about you and your Mom....I feel I can relate to your feelings so much...I watched my Mom work a job that hurt her body and then she would come home to only me and our dogs...looking back at your Mom now with adult eyes...I think we understand our Mom better? I know I feel that way and it makes me feel grateful and wistful all at the same time....

@geraldineoneill4495

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Norma I feel exactly the same. My mother died at 66. I am now 67. We have to keep our mothers' legacies stronger and happier for ourselves. Not always easy to do when there are jolts to the sad memory box in our head. Thinking of you. Love and blessings from Ireland 😘 ☘️

@normaotts2260

3 жыл бұрын

@@geraldineoneill4495 thank you

@jaymartin6695

3 жыл бұрын

Very well said! I'm 76 and totally understand.

Oh Holy Night is my favorite. This is the true meaning of Christmas. One day Christ is coming back for those of us that have trusted Him as their Saviour.

@barbarawaite5395

3 жыл бұрын

That is my favorite as well. I especially enjoy the version by Josh Groban. What a voice!

My Mom saved green stamps to order dishes for my wedding gift! I still have those precious dishes!

Thank you for your profound insights and sensitivities! I am a 74 year old, recent widow, moved to a new place, locked down in the Covid pandemic, processing this new, scary phase of my solitary life feeling obsolete, disconnected, and irrelevant...but your joy, good cheer, and soul-full suggestions about living a more peaceful and grateful life fill me with new resolve to make this last phase of my life as if it was like the adventure you have made the changes in your life. Thank you for the inspiration! Blessings Dear One!

How wonderful your Mother left this earth feeling loved. I am 62 and have never had that feeling but I am still here kicking and happy.

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

Love to you Zen from me and Desi...feeling loved and cared for is so important...a gift I can give myself...or least I am working on it. This has been a tough year.

@zen4544

3 жыл бұрын

@@LittlePoet Love back to you and adorable Desi from me and my precious kitty, Magic. Indeed self love and care is so important...we will work on it all together.,especially now. Namaste'

O Holy Night, sung by David Phelps. All of our sin being taken away and all that remains is love. The love Jesus came to bring to us if we ask it of Him. Thank you sweet Susan!

Hi Susan and everyone,last week we lost a family member.My heart has been heavy and broken for my son in law and daughter The other night I questioned myself."Why has this death affected me so bad Firstly I loved the lady who died.She has been part of my life for 20 years.We went on holidays together We went to concerts and spent most holiday celebrations together. What hit me was this.We always said "we must do this and that". She lived abroad alot and I'm sick.So what happened is we ran out of time.We thought we had many years ahead of us,we didn't.My friend died suddenly and there is a gaping whole in all our lives.I told my daughter this yesterday.She said "well mum lesson learnt" My favourite Christmas song is "Oh holy night". At school I sang the solo in the school choir.And every year I had a terrible sore throat just the week before Christmas.The very day we were invited to sing at a community concert.It was a difficult solo part,but I managed.🎄🎄🎄

@jenniebanish3430

3 жыл бұрын

I use to sing oh holy night to my Dad. He loved to hear me sing it to him. ❤ I miss him so! My mom and my husband too. 😢 We always have sweet memories. I have so many songs I like. All I want for Christmas is you,by the Valients, that version, I believe is my favorite. God bless each and everyone. ❤

@gwenewing6837

3 жыл бұрын

Condolences to you and your family in the loss of your friend. You have lovely memories, relish in them❤

@janefriel6895

3 жыл бұрын

@@gwenewing6837 Thank you Gwen.☘️

@susanziegler2798

3 жыл бұрын

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I can totally relate to feeling disconnected. I've never really fit in with people, and it was discouraging for many years. I went through a time where I did a lot of personal development, and discovered that I don't need to fit in, and that I can be happy without external validation. Granted, it ALWAYS feels good to be noticed, but my happiness and self worth aren't dependent on it, and that's been very liberating!!! I really enjoyed your Amazon suggestions! Especially the quilt, and the dishes by Pioneer Woman!! I LOVE that brand! It's old fashioned, but still a bit modern.🎄🎁🎄🎁 My favorite Christmas songs...Rockin around the Christmas tree, and anything by Michael Buble.

@reesepeacock

3 жыл бұрын

I have never really fit in with people either, I agree totally that I can be happy without external validation! I am so glad I did the work on myself and am able to be happy in my little house with my dog and cat. It is very liberating. Thank you for your post, Dore

my hubby said...she couldn't be close to 70 she's beautiful and you are inside and out ! God bless and keep you and Desi !

@lmehra7443

3 жыл бұрын

Today 70 is young!

You are precious. Let us all stick together and we will help eachother feel relevant! Three cheers for strong women! Loved seeing your purchases and you looked great in the blouses. I especially like the white blouse with the belt! Hugs to Desi!

Hi suzie. I really look forward to your vlog each week. I'm a 74 year old widow and your little talk about not being relevant as you age rang so many bells with me. I'm 3 yes post chemo and my husband passed away during the week of my second chemo session. I feel stuck in one place, unable to move on. I have no single friends. And Life just seems to be devoid of any meaning. I'm still quite attractive but sometimes feel more lonely in a group than when I'm actually on my own. I will include a recent photograph just so that you can see that I do make an effort some days. Other days it's an effort to leave my bed. Stay safe... regards Kathie x

How sweet and wonderful of those nurses to paint your Mom's nails and do her makeup. I wonder if anyone does that today? Nurses are highly underrated! They are the ones who can either make or break your hospital visit, nursing home care, etc. Doctors are great but it's the nurses that make things happen. They are the work horses, the backbone of the healthcare system. God Bless them! And God Bless you! Thank you for sharing your life with us. I enjoy your videos so much! 😍😁

My favorite Christmas song is “Silver Bells” because I think it describes the excitement and feelings of the season so well.

Oh Susan, sometimes it’s such a long wait until Sunday and I see you again. You brought back a precious memory and tears of my Mum letting me help her with the green stamps. When you said about your mum being idealistic and escaping into fantasy, wow I have been told I do that but I’ve struggled with shyness too. I just love old movies and beautiful things, is that wrong? You are so relevant to me and 1000s of ladies here I am sure, please know that 🌷. You lift me up and inspire me to be more positive about my life. Thank you, love you and Desi so much 🙏🌺💐🌷

The story about your Mother being so thrilled to get her nails done left me a tiny bit tearful. My mother was cold and emotionally distant but I still loved her! Our family dynamics can be so complicated and I pray for the precious women here who are going through difficult times. Thankyou Susan for your beautiful, joyful videos!

I love your videos.. I’m on your “page “ of life.. 65 years old and have the same feelings !! I am thankful for having found your utube .. most importantly for my God and my relationship with Jesus Christ .. Who carries me daily!! Keep sharing .. your purpose !

Oh, Susan, you have touched my soul again. Aren’t we happy to not have to conform to standards that are realistically unattainable, and just be authentically us? You inspire me to wake up and put my makeup on and fix my hair and be my best.. just to stay at home. You help us stay connected and elevate our esteem and we truly love you for this. So very thankful for you and your sweet Mama and Grandfather.. and Desi! XO

@monam.5923

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I need to do this. Somehow after retirement this past year I felt blah.

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

Love you, my friend! I hope your day is a good one!

The Christmas song, Mary Did You Know, sung by Clay Aiken beautiful...... Enjoy you so much, I am 69 and you inspire me so!

Your hair is beautiful today (and Desi is so handsome in his bowtie)!

My favorite lip gloss in the 70's was Bonne Bell Lipsmacker! The huge size, bigger than my lighter! 🤣

@monam.5923

3 жыл бұрын

I worked at the factory when it was in Lakewood, Ohio one summer. You would smell like lip snacker every day. And we got to bring home all the rejects!

@lindayates1136

3 жыл бұрын

Bonnie Bell was my favorite too in my youth.

@lindayates1136

3 жыл бұрын

@Kathryn Orange sherbet was my favorite

@carolwhelihan1514

3 жыл бұрын

I remember Bonne Bell! What a great memory!!

I can still taste the Glue from the back of the green stamps... it was my job to lick and glue them into the books. Wish we would’ve thought of a sponge. Really enjoyed this video.... just a feast for the eyes. ❤️

@chrisfry436

3 жыл бұрын

Same here! and Mom made us paste them in so they were so very straight and not crooked! lol, and do you remember the "Gold stamps" too??

I live in a city where I can’t pursue my passion for thrifting until the numbers come down so I live vicariously through your beautiful finds like that Bavarian plate. 💖😘

@monam.5923

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, here in Ohio we are advised to stay in. I just window shop EBay. And also tune in here to see beautiful finds.

Hi Susan and Desi! What a delight your channel is. As a woman in her 60s myself - You really spoke to my heart! Thank you so much for all that you shared at the end of the video. As to my favorite Christmas song...oh my! I have so many but probably Joy to the World is up there as one of my favorites. Love and God Bless, Mary

Bonjour my friend, You have created the most lovely space. To laugh.. to reflect.. to ponder important passions and to renew your faith in life. The inspirational word that I’m getting today is... EMBRACE. Not just the things that are perceived as “ right” as, that will always make sense. But the things that are hard. So, a lesson I have been practicing this week is this; when you know “ how” to suffer... You suffer much less. When you don’t run from it and let it come, Compassion arrives instead Then understanding... then a calm awareness and we can generate J O Y. I am embracing I am renewing The song I am singing the most is “ I’ll be home from Christmas “ ❤️🌻🌻 E

You take us on such a journey with your posts. From home-making, to self-care, to fashion and of course, your poignant stories. Every week you connect and resonate with all of us 'women of a certain age.' I cried when you were speaking about your mom and how easy it is to feel disconnected after retiring. Not only do I remember 'green stamps' but in 1986 our families pooled their stamps together and gave them to my husband-to-be and I to purchase our wedding bands! I had almost forgotten about that. Love you so much! Desi was beyond adorable on your bed. He is becoming a bit of a "ham" for the camera! :)

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

Love you right back....your wedding bands! That is so touching!!!!

My favorite Christmas songs are: I'm dreaming of a White Christmas & Silent Night. Thank you for the gift of YOU!!

I remember putting green stamps in the book. When I was in High School my Mom got me (I believe it was called a train case.) I had it until a couple of years ago and it got wet inside (I was unaware of it) and that was the end of it. I had it for about 58 years, so I got my use out of it. Susan, you should never feel irrelevant, you are an inspiration to all of us that wait every week for your videos.

@sheilaenglish3293

3 жыл бұрын

A train case! You don’t see those anymore. My older sister had one that was lined with red satin. I was quite envious of her having that. Alas by the time I grew up train cases weren’t really available anymore.

⛄ What a Beautiful Video, as Alway's Susan. I had Tear's 😥 dripping down my face, as you were Talking about Sometime's How We Feel "Less Than." My Beautiful Mama Felt That, and Now, I am There. Much L💞VE to You and Lil' Desi. 🤗

Thank you for always making these incredible videos! Your videos are so magical and peaceful!❤🤗

Hi Susan, my favorite Christmas song is The Carpenter’s , Merry Christmas Darling. I love this song because I adore The Carpenter’s, but also because it brings back sweet memories of my first love. ❤️

@ahmoseh3718

3 жыл бұрын

Her voice was incredible!

@lmurphy848

3 жыл бұрын

@@ahmoseh3718 Yes, most definitely! 😊

@karenblack2869

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! Anything by The Carpenters! She had such a beautiful voice.

Susan I'm sorry about your mom. She was blessed to have you. As you lifted me up I got some tears rolling down. Ok peace til next week. No favorite Xmas song

Thank you so much for who you are and the message you send. I realize I’m not so alone in my feelings of relevance at 73 as I thought.

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

OH Lisa...I think it's something maybe we can't put into words...but it's there...We live in a youth culture and we are bound to feel a disconnect at times...thank you so much for being here..xxoo Susan & Dez

I just love your channel and you. Speaking of your mom made me cry , thinking of my mom, she had hard life tool. But my memories of her are the most wonderful thing I have in my life, she has been gone 26 years and I miss her so very much. But the story about the green stamps brought a huge smile to my face. I can remember sitting with her at the kitchen table, me with the sponge to moisten the back of the stamps and her putting them in the books very carefully. You have so many beautiful things in your apartment, so much character in your home. The quilt is just beautiful and fresh. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the snow falling outside your window. So soothing to just sit and watch the flakes fall to the ground.!❄️❄️🌨☃️☃️ we are in Florida so no snow for us. Those two baby doll tops are so pretty and drape so nicely!! Have a wonderful weekend Susan, I’d like to think we would be best friends if we lived next door, I have rambled enough so Au Revoir! you Salut!

One song that I like is "I'll be home for Christmas ".

My favorite christmas song is “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”, because the writer starts off feeling despair, but by the end of the song he is triumphant. I think that this year we really need to fill triumphant, hopeful, peaceful, and faithful.

Thanks you sharing your Mother’s manicure story. I had almost the identical experience when my Mom has her nails done by an activity girl at the home. She never had her nails done until then and could not wait to show me when I visited. 💕

Susan, your new quilt is absolutely gorgeous! It is always so wonderful to spend a little time with you!

Lovely conversation in this video. How do you keep yourself motivated to do your hair, and put on makeup and keep your house so clean and tidy?

I'm 63and I get up everyday and put on my make-up if I stop doing the things that make me feel pretty. It would be sad. I can still be the pretty older lady we can be attractive at any age. So put on a our make-up and style your hair. You'll feel better and look better

@gaillamont9896

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way , were close in age .

@dianawest3976

3 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing, it makes me feel better about things to keep trying to look my best ☺️💕

@pennynjavro9645

3 жыл бұрын

My kids make fun of me...I put make up on every day. It makes me feel good💕

O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas carol because that is what Christmas is all about for me. I look forward to your videos every week! You are a beautiful woman, inside and out!

My favorite Christmas songs are O Holy Night and I'll Be Home for Christmas...both make me cry...Thank you for sharing your stories about your Mom. I lost mine last year and I miss her.....every day. You are very special to me.

Feeling not relevant! Wow how that hit home. I guess that is the way I've been feeling. I have no purpose right now and covid has limited exploring a new normal for me. I've always taken care of my family, but with mom, dad and my husband gone I'm feeling useless. I have to push myself to get out and walk in this cold weather and the nights are long. I'm not depressed, just a little lost. I know this will pass since it's only been 8 months since mom passed. Thank you Susan for giving me a voice as to how I feel. Sometimes I just can't express it. Thank you!

@ritagoedecke6574

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anna you are not alone in feeling kind of lost in these times with Covid-19. Let,s hope for the best and trying to be optimistic for better times soon.

@annawhite2572

3 жыл бұрын

@@ritagoedecke6574 yes! I'm trying but some days are easier than others! Thank you! ❤️ I'm looking forward to better times.

whenever i need some calm in my life.. i watch you.. sometimes i forget to keep up with your videos but suddenly it seems whenever i need to reflect, cry a few tears or remember to be grateful for my wonderful life.. you pop up!! thanks so much.. i only hope to be half as classy and beautiful inside and out as you dear lady xxx

Gosh, this video really brought tears to my eyes for so many reasons. I miss my mum too 💘 My favourite Christmas song is "The Little Boy That Santa Claus forgot." by Nat King Cole. When my son was a little boy - about 3 years old - He was helping to decorate the tree. I was a single mum and he an only child. We were listening to a Christmas music compilation and when that song came on my son began to ask a million questions about this little boy. He seemed rather upset, so I told him a story about how the little boy found a dog who had no one to love him and they became best friends and Santa had sent the dog to the little boy because they needed each other. Every time he heard that song, he would exclaim "He found his best friend didn't he mummy!!?" Oh the memories. 🎄💘🎄

My favorite Christmas song is "Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives. Please listen to it, it will warm your heart and lift your spirit. Little Poet, thank you for another lovely video!

@chrisfry436

3 жыл бұрын

Oh my!! I just commented above, that is my favorite too!

Once again, you and Desi made my day! Thank you so much for bringing us beauty and gentle words of encouragement❤

I had a big birthday this week. I turned 70! I have begun to feel invisible and irrelevant. I work from home due to Covid. Now having no place to go... I never wear makeup or dress up. I miss feeling feminine and relevant! Christmas doesn’t seem special. Just another day. I think “Dreaming of A White Christmas” ❄️ is my favorite Christmas song. But, “Jingle Bell Rock” lifts my spirits! 🎄

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday beautiful you!!!

I remember those green stamps. I think my favorite Christmas song is O Holy Night (the Josh Groban version). Have a good week!

@duchessdonna8996

3 жыл бұрын

I love O Holy Night by Josh Groban.

I so enjoy your visits!! You share so many beautiful things about life. You are truly a kind, beautiful soul!! 😊💗🌸

@katheyzareian1220

3 жыл бұрын

My favorite is " Mary Did You Know "...again another from the heart video chat that I loved. 🤗

I have so many Christmas songs I love, but one of my favorites is Josh Groban singing "I'll be Home for Christmas" with members of our military who are apart from their families wishing then a Merry Christmas. Comes on the car radio all the time and I always shed a tear.

Everytime I watch you..you make me cry tears of happiness. You are a true blessing to me .

You are one awesome lady. Never change and keep your channel going. Dezi is just too cute.

Beautiful quilt and love the dishes too. Wishing you an amazing weekend. Sending love

Yes to the “Covid Hair”, S&H green stamps and the keys to staying relevant. I think it’s important to exercise every day and I am fortunate to be part of a Zoom fitness group of over 60’s who jump on each morning for cardio, stretch and tone. Keeps me feeling young! Enjoy all your videos and tips and tricks along the way. Oh Come All Ye Faithful comes to mind and performing in school Christmas pageants and plays!

Well you are definitely loved and relevant! I really enjoy your videos, and this one touched me greatly. As a 62-year old who is still working, I find that I can still struggle with being relevant. But as long as I have the love and support of my children and grandchildren my life has meaning and purpose beyond my career. So I find that taking time to find a good balance of rest, relaxation and friendships (and watching lovely videos like yours) helps me to not struggle to feel worthy of all I've been blessed with in this life. Thank you for being true to yourself and lifting us all up in the process!

Judy Garland singing Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas....downtrodden yet full of Hope...makes me cry every every time I see or hear it...after 60 I didn't recognize myself anymore...where did I go?.... I will be 65 on February 21st ...will try again to find me against all odds ...give Desi a hug for me please and Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas you and Desi...Debby from Texas

Desi seems to stop in his tracks and listen to you intently ..... I love it 🥰 💕

🎼 🎶 Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose..🎵🎶

Another video that touched my heart. With my husband gone and approaching 68, I understand the "less than". When such a big part of your life is over, it's impossible not to feel the loss of the woman you used to be. But on most days being a woman of faith, I believe there's more to come, more purpose to living, it may be different but still worthwhile. Until I figure out what that is, I continue to enjoy my role as mom and nana and friend to those in my life.

I am 68... people tell me everyday I am pretty... I make sure I keep myself like when I was a young woman... there is effort put in... very worth it... alway keep yourself in forward motion, as long as you can, never give in or up...❤ My favorite song "Baby it's cold outside"... love,❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄

I love Silent Night. When I watch you I always feel your raw emotion, thanks for the authenticity. Listening to your memories with your mom in hospice made me cry. I am a hospice nurse along with administering chemo in a hospital where I work full time. Thank you for always being so positive 💞we all need some of that now

💐YOU’RE ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL!!! ❤️👠👛💄💕🐶👍

My Mom is 90 and she still wants her hair done. she keeps her nails trimmed and shaped and enjoys the pedicures I give her once a month. She may sit in her bathrobe all day long but these things are important to her. Every time I hear "O Holy Night" I get goosebumps, not sure why, it just gets to me. Take care and be well Susan and Desi 🌞🎄💗

I'll Be Home for Christmas is such a sad yet beautiful song and I have always loved the poignancy of it. Women today need each other to surround us with love and courage. It is my women friends who give me the knowledge of how worthwhile I truly am. As we age we cannot let the world negate us but need to kick up our heels and have the fun we deserve. And, yes, that fun may come from getting together with out sister friends. There comes a time in our lives when you don't have to gage your worth on whether you have a man on your arm. We are even more valuable as a group of women friends! Susan, your home is so lovely. And the Christmas decorations are fantastic! I just love the strength you show and the courage you give to other women. And, of course, Desi, is a precious addition!

I love White Christmas. We sang it in high school choir, I love Bing Crosby, and I do love a white Christmas! Blessings to you and Desi from Midas and me.

@debmarrett212

3 жыл бұрын

Editing Deb fixed White Christians to White Christmas 🤭

My favorite Christmas song is "Mary, Did You Know?" Beautiful video Susan. I remember being young and getting S & H stamps and green stamps at gas stations and grocery stores. My mom let me cash a bunch of them in for things I needed for my first apartment like a toaster, pillows, etc. Now you don't get anything for buying groceries or gas. Anyone remember getting drinking glasses at gas stations with purchase and someone pumping your gas and checking your oil??

Remember doing S&H green stamps with my Mother. We had so much fun looking at the items and trying to decide what we would get.

My favorite Christmas song is Dean Martin’s “Baby it’s cold” I love Dean Martin and all things vintage. You really have a wonderful way of connecting to your subscribers. Thank you

When I was a kid in the '50's I had a big crush on Perry Como....so my favorite Christmas song that he sang (and always loved) is "Oh Holy Night". By the way, I remember the Green Stamps as well as the Blue Chip Stamps!

@deborahpellerito6117

3 жыл бұрын

I adored Perry Como as a child he was my first crush

@calady11

3 жыл бұрын

@@deborahpellerito6117 He was wonderful! I wanted him to be my father.

I"ll Be Home For Christmas!!! Moved From Texas to Illinois Year's ago.Family still in Texas. Beautiful Song always get a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Thank You so much taking us on beautiful trips into the past.❤❤

@angelawhitlock5770

3 жыл бұрын

Texas want you back. We moved from TX to KY and after 5 years had to come home. I would get a lump in my throat when I saw a TX license plate.

@karenself3399

3 жыл бұрын

@@angelawhitlock5770 I would get so excited to see a whataburger . Lol

My favorite is White Christmas by Bing Crosby. I watch the movie every year. My Grandpa sang and played the organ. He would play that song every Christmas. I love him and my Grandma very much. I lost my Grandpa when I was 16 in 1985. My Grandma is still living and is 94 this year. They have been so influential in my life and every time I hear that song I think of Christmas Eve at their home, singing while my Grandpa played the organ❤️

I still have a beautiful clock, I got with green stamps over 50 years ago and it still works. It`s 33 inches by 33 inches, gold and white leaves and scroll design. It`s all plastic, but doesn`t look like it. It`s hanging on the wall over the bed in my guest room , of French Provincial Decor. Love the flash back memories. I`m 81, but still like my make up in the morning and connection to womanhood. My favorite Christmas hymns are Silent Night and O` Holy Night, because it tells of the most important night, ever recorded in history. Blessings and Love To You And Desi.

Beautiful pictures. I love the warmth of your apartment. I spent my first Thanksgiving alone. Life is getting very tough. I am not sure how much more alone I can take. I used to have so many wonderful Christmases with my Aunt's Christmas eve parties for 40 people to now being totally alone. One of my fave songs is my favorite things.

You are so enjoying to watch and such a calming voice. My favorite song is Silent Night it's everything that christmas is about. Oh and i really love your quilt its cozy.

I LOVE the quilt set! Gorgeous. And Desi makes a good model to show it off. Thanks for the touching video. Sending you love from Canada

After watching this video I have to say that I completely understand your desire to feel relevant. I'm 70 and have been experiencing the same. For months I didn't even want to get dressed or brush my teeth. When I found your youtube channel and several others and began to watch them it inspired me to take better care of myself. You are truly an inspiration....you are beautiful and soft spoken and positive and I love watching you. Thank you for this. Lizzie, Willow, and Zoey send their love to Desi.

Hello friend. “Away in the manger” brings me to tears as I remember that song being my dad’s favorite. I remember him singing it to me e such love in his heart ❤️. My father was my world and though I only had him for 18 precious years before his unexpected death my cup runith over w his love. Thank you for sharing your moms beautiful heart .

My favorite Christmas song is The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole! Your A&P reference definitely struck home: when I went off to college I left my dog (Mandy) with my parents. She was my first dog, a Beagle Bernard mix and she was a bit crazy about being in a car too long! My Father used to take her to the A&P with him for Saturday weekly shopping! She would sit in the driver seat when Dad went in, and if she thought he'd been gone too long, she'd hit the horn!!! It was such a regular event (and the manager or whomever was in the office ) that they would get on the loudspeaker and tell my Father that Mandy was ready to go!! I miss them both terribly but am so glad my Father had a buddy to keep him on track!! Take care and thank you for stirring that up!!

@junecarole-via3436

3 жыл бұрын

Millie, that's so funny! Thanks for sharing the story of your Dad and your dog at the grocery store!

My mom also collected green stamps to save for kitchen items. She loved her kitchen and so do I. I kept her apartment and inherited her beloved kitchen. She also had moments of feeling irrelevant due to pigmentation on her entire body. I never noticed growing up until people stared at her and made her sad and sometimes angry. I made sure that during her aging years up until the end of her life she felt relevant as she went home to join her Savior. My favorite Christmas song is Oh Holy Night... mom sang it beautifully! Your videos are the best!

I remember pasting green stamps at the dining room table with my Mom....fond memories 🙏🏻

@maryannwhitten5123

3 жыл бұрын

I love Blue Christmas by Elvis. Thank you for your beautiful videos. Hug Desi for me.

You're opening was hilarious... Your style is simply spectacular.

OMG so elegant looking..Ty for this. 💯🎄❄️🎄❄️🎄

Such a wonderful video Susan! I loved your story about your Mom. My Mom was the opposite, but seemed to always be trying to 'find herself' as she aged. She passed last year and because I was taking chemotherapy for my lymphoma, I wasn't able to be there with her, but the nurse did let me speak to her on the phone. The nurse called me 20 minutes later and said my Mom has passed. She was waiting on me and I then knew just how much my Mom really did love me. You sure did bring back some memories talking about A&P and Green Stamps! Goodness, what great memories of my Grandmother who loved collecting those Green Stamps :) Thank you for sharing! You are a shining light for many of us. Love you and Desi! My youngest son just rescued a dog named Lucy! LOL! Stay well. Love and prayers to you and to Desi.

Susan I am 80 yrs old and still have my sweet husband of 63 years. I get up, dress up and show up every day! I love makeup and clothes. I love every day of my life. You are special!

❤ You warm my heart. Thank you for making this world a more beautiful place, Susan.

Hi Susan, I came across your channel last year during the most difficult time in my life and you helped me through to the other side. I have loved you since then! My favorite Christmas songs are not played so frequently on the radio. Those are so often overplayed! I love Kurt Bestor, his instrumental versions of Christmas classics are haunting and beautiful, especially "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear." Jewel's version of this same song always makes me teary eyed! The Mannheim Steamroller has amazing arrangements of all Christmas songs as well. Their version of " Silent Night" is hands down the most amazing thing ever. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos and the exceptional content that you bring to us. The world needs more people like you! Much, much love to you and Desi!

You touch on so many things i have delt with...my mom was 5 and over 200.suffered from diabetes..i took care of her till she went to hospice...as she got older she never owned a home andher sisters did ..which she always felt she was the black sheep ..no one treated her that way just her...i was a only child there was a stillborn sidter 7 yrs prior to me and i lost a child too he was 4..it changes you ..i remember...the s&h stamps and moms wish list...i feel better at this age 68 and more aware of things in life can make or break you..some souls ste more fragile and they become distant in a safer place then reality...i have days of wishing but life has so much to offer i dont want to miss ...love your honesty..look forward to your channel..i only started watching about 3 months ago since i have watching the early ones back 5 yrs ago ..hope your holidays and new year are blessed...

Can you believe how many of us have a ‘Green Stamp’ story... You’re the kindest soul!!! Love your Stories. I just turned 70 a few weeks back and I totally relate.

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I am so touched and so happy so many of us feel these special moments with our Mothers from so long ago. I had long forgotten my Mom pasting those stamps in...and then somebody mentioned AP and bam! Tears just flowed. You are so pretty...you sure don't look 70! You look 30!

Goodmorning Susan and Dez Blessings and abundance. I really enjoyed your videos thank you for sharing 🥰

You are such a lovely woman . I ame a woman from holland . And like your videos verry much .

My favorite is I'll be Home Fpr Christmas. It makes me cry for loved ones that have passed on, but that is OK because it makes me remember how wonderful they were and that I was lucky enough to have shared some time with them. Your channel is so uplifiting and I hope it goes on forever.

Dearest Susan Life is indeed sometimes stranger than fiction. I used to have the same print that you have above your bed. I loved it so much because it symbolized the magic of romance. When I redecorated my room I accidentally put the print in a box going to the Goodwill. I kicked myself afterward. I thought I'd never see it again, so you can imagine my surprise to see it hanging in your room. Thank you for being such an inspiration to all of us. You're an amazing person. All my love to you and Desi.

@LittlePoet

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Jena...I love that print..." Springtime in Paris" by Gary Kelly and I bought it at Goodwill years ago! Isn't that amazing!!! The circle of beauty! xxoo

BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL. Silent night by the temptations.

I watched “home before dark” last night. Such a multi layered film and it really moved me. Susan thank you for recommending.

Thank you for another heartfelt video. 💕💫❤️I remember green stamps, and could resonate with your thoughts and memories of your Mom. 💟🧚‍♂️

Oh Susan....what would we all do without your beautiful and charming videos....cannot thank you enough for all your creative and inspirational sharing!