Patricia Feager's (pfeager) Blog

Journaling for December 19, 2025 The best toy is the one that sparks joy andcuriosity in a child's heart - Anonymous  Whether I was a child or a mother of children, Christmas catalogues were delivered to the house. Our family tradition was to sit at the table and look at what we wanted for Christ...

Journaling for December 18, 2025“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” – Emily Brontë  Seasons come and seasons go. I just never expected my last Autumn Tree would still be blooming on December 18, 2025. I am thankful! learned long ago, careful harmonizing of shapes, te...

Journaling for Wednesday 12/17/2025 By now we have all heard stress can cause cardiovascular disease. Studies show the best way to deal with stress is to take GOOD MEDICINE - it's called LAUGHTER! The slide below is "Stress coping strategies" from Baylor's Scott & White Hospital.   Causes For Str...

Journaling for December 16, 2025 Through the years I always saved and collected the Christmas Cards I received over the years. Inside each card, isn't just a Christmas verse, it contains the love, the letters people wrote, and the memories of dear family and friends.  Each card is treasured insid...

Journaling for Monday, December 15, 2025 Welcome to ActiveRain! We’re truly excited to have you as part of our vibrant community. It takes courage to step into something new, and your decision to join sets you apart as someone unique. A brave person is willing to embrace growth, connection, and o...

Journaling for December 14, 2025 A dear friend of mine and I celebrated Christmas together at LLela in Lewisville on December 13, 2025. These are the gifts I made and the mug I received while enjoying the spirit of Christmas. Every year, the volunteers from LLela present their guests with a new c...

Journaling for December 14, 2025 Dear previous clients and friends who are celebrating Hanukkah. May your Hanukkah be bright with love, peaceful with family, and glowing with hope.Thank you for the business you gave me over the years. May the lights of Hanukkah guide you, loved your family, and l...

Journaling for December 13, 2025 Pine trees in winter are so beautiful. Don't you just love how they retain their green needles when everything else goes dormant? The trees hardiness denotes strength and courage when wind gusts are strongest. Did you know that the Pine Tree is symbolic of long li...

Journaling for December 12, 2025 Poinsettia flowers are hidden inside the red leaves. They are the tiny yellow balls in the center. The most common color are red leaves, but you can find them in other varieties, such as a creamy white, white, pink, or speckled.To keep your Poinsettia Plant health...

Journaling for 12/12/2025 - Today in History Growing up in the 1960’s in Chicago, I was young, but old enough to know, if you lived in Chicago, race, religion, sex, age, education, rich, middle class, or poor, you were a Chicago Bear’s Fan. On December 12, 1965, Gale Sayers (1943 - 2020) was our ...