posted on December 21, 2000 04:55:27 PM new
I am a Catholic married to a Jewish man. Tonight is the first night of Hannukah, the same as the Winter Solstice, a few days away from Christmas and Kwanza.It is also right in the middle of Ramadan Somehow, this all seems very special to me. Maybe a sign of peace and harmony in the coming age.
I have been receiving emails over the last several days from bidders who have taken the time to tell me that some little thing I had up for auction was an item that they have been searching for to make a daughter's Christmas special, or it was the sheet music they learned on as a child, or that the item made a room full of old people happy.
I am more aware tonight than ever that what I do here as a seller on auctions really can make a difference in the lives of others. It is a small thing, but it does make a difference. And this makes me feel good.
Happy Hannukah to all and may the year ahead be filled with miracles.
posted on December 21, 2000 08:54:05 PM new
Hi Mimigigi, I agree - making a difference even on a small thing is a nice feeling to have. Happy Hannukah to you and yours!
posted on December 21, 2000 09:07:47 PM new
Funny you should bring up what seller's do for people. I was looking for a certain cookbook my mom had that I needed to bake cookies for Christmas. My specialty cookie is in it. Well, I found it and the follow up cookbook from the same seller. I mailed of a batch of my special cookies to her yesterday (Even with all of my oven problems...)
Happy Holidays everyone! (Still slaving away with my half working toaster oven...)
posted on December 22, 2000 08:00:17 AM newMouseslayer, you must have been mistaken about which seller sold you the cookbook. I haven't received the cookies yet!!!
(Even with all of my oven problems...)