Norah Colvin

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Happy Christmas 2024

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I have been silent on my blog for an entire year. It both surprises me and doesn’t surprise me at the same time. I knew I had done very little writing this year, but I didn’t realise I had done none!

I have struggled this year to find any head or heart space for writing. I just felt empty. Sadly, I couldn’t rally the energy to sustain any meaningful reading either. So, as well as neglecting my own blog, I have neglected yours too. It’s not that I didn’t think of you or didn’t have the wish (I did). I just didn’t have the will. I apologise and hope that you will forgive me. I hope to slowly make my way back to some writing and reading next year. In the meantime, I wish you

A Very Happy Christmas

and

Health and Happiness throughout 2025.

Best wishes,

Norah x

Here is a Christmas story for the children.

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40 responses to “Happy Christmas 2024”

  1. Prior... Avatar
    Prior…

    Hello = I am late to this comment but wanted you to know I loved the reading pf your book and really enjoyed your voice and accent….

    so nice to get to know more about someone I have been connecting with for a long time – 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you so much, Yvette. It’s lovely of you to visit.

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      1. Prior... Avatar
        Prior…

        🍃🙂🍃

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  2. Mabel Kwong Avatar
    Mabel Kwong

    It is lovely to see you again, Norah. Missed you and your blog. Completely understand where you are coming from with writing and reading. I go through phases of not wanting to write at all, and I don’t. And also not reading at all. It just takes time sometimes. No need to apologise for not coming by our blogs. There’ll be a time and place for it. Again, lovely to see you and hope you are doing well 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you so much for your understanding, Mabel. I have a notification of a recent post by you in my inbox, waiting patiently for me to get there. Hopefully soon. I hope 2025 is going well for you. Best wishes to you!

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      1. Mabel Kwong Avatar
        Mabel Kwong

        You are welcome, Norah. No hurry to get to my post. The time will be right when it is right. Again, good to see you. Wishing you well and take care 😊❤

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  3. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    It is so very good to hear from you, Norah! Wishing you peace, and a heart that will once again fill up.
    Happy Christmas!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Jennie. Wishing your happy days also, and a wonderful 2025.

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        😍

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  4. dgkaye Avatar
    dgkaye

    Hi Norah. NIce to see you pop by. Never apologize. Life happens. I know well about the no urge to write. Do what your heart wants you to do. And Happy Christmas. ❤

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Hi Debby,
      It’s lovely to see you. Thank you. Best wishes to you for 2025 also. 💖

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        dgkaye

        Thank you ❤

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  5. Hugh W. Roberts Avatar
    Hugh W. Roberts

    Hi Norah, it was great to see your post pop into my email box.

    No need to apologise. We all go through times when writing doesn’t seem as appealing. The main thing is that you are well and safe.

    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, peaceful and healthy new year. I look forward to seeing you back in the blogging world.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Hello Hugh,
      Thank you for your warm words.
      I wish you a wonderful 2025 too!

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  6. Dimity Powell Avatar
    Dimity Powell

    Ditto! xo

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      💖

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  7. Sarah Brentyn Avatar
    Sarah Brentyn

    Happy Christmas, Norah! 🎄🎁 Nice to see you and hear your voice. Hope you have a wonderful holiday and a happy, healthy 2025!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you for popping by, Sarah. It’s always lovely to see you. I wish you and your family all the best for the holiday season and 2025. I hope to catch up more often with you throughout the next year. x

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      1. Sarah Brentyn Avatar
        Sarah Brentyn

        Like you, I have posted very little this year. I’m not on here much but… We’ll do our best to catch up, and I hope we do! Hugs to you, my friend!

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  8. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    Hi Norah, I noticed you weren’t posting, of course, but I didn’t know it was for this reason. I hope you get your writing mo Jo back in 2025.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you so much, Robbie. I appreciate your message. I’ve seemed to stop receiving notifications of your posts also, though I’ve seen your comments on a few of the blogs I’ve visited throughout the year, so I’m sure you’re still posting. I’ll re-subscribe next year as I get going to make sure I don’t miss out on any more. I always enjoy your posts.
      Best wishes to you and your family for the holiday season and 2025.

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      1. robbiesinspiration Avatar
        robbiesinspiration

        Hi Norah, I do still post, and I have three monthly columns now. Lots of fun. I look forward to seeing more of you next year.

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        1. Norah Avatar
          Norah

          Glad to hear you’re still having fun writing, Robbie. 😊

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            robbiesinspiration

            💓🌈

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  9. magicnomade Avatar
    magicnomade

    Hi Norah,

    Thank you for your wishes. I wish you too a Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year full of amazing projects. Sometimes, it is good and necessary to have a break, and from these moments of pause, beautiful and unexpected things can blossom. I am sure that the coming year holds incredible potential for joy and new opportunities.

    Sending you warmth and hope as we look forward to inspiring days ahead.

    Best wishes,

    Helene

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Hi Helene,
      Thank you so much for your lovely, warm and inspiring message. It does help to make me feel more positive towards 2025. It’s true. There are so many opportunities and possibilities. We just need to take hold and create them. I’ve seem some wonderful things you’ve achieved throughout the year and know there will be many more successes in your future. Your work, and your words, always inspire.
      Thank you for your friendship. Perhaps we’ll catch up again sometime soon.
      Best wishes,
      Norah xo

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  10. Susan Scott Avatar
    Susan Scott

    good to see you Norah. A blessed Christmas to you and family.

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you, Susan. Wishing the same for you and your family.

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  11. beth Avatar
    beth

    good to see you and happy christmas!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Thank you so much, Beth. Best wishes to you for the holiday season!

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  12. Karen Tyrrell Author Avatar
    Karen Tyrrell Author

    Hi Norah. I hope you’re well. Thanks so much for reviewing Logan Then & Now. I hope you find your reading & writing mojo

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Hi Karen,
      It was my pleasure to review Logan Then & Now. Thanks for your kind wishes. Best wishes to you and Steve and all your family. Hopefully we’ll catch up in person in 2025.

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  13. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering how things were going with you, Norah. No need to apologize. I think we all go through those phases where we just don’t feel like writing.

    Have you still been occupied with readilearn?

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Hi Pete,
      Thank you for you kind words and understanding. I’ve still got notifications of some of your posts in my inbox, waiting to be read. I will get to them as I know I will enjoy them.
      I have done very little with readilearn this year, other than maintain it and write a few book reviews.
      It’s basically been a non-writing year. I’ve missed it, and I’ve missed the relationship with other blogging friends like you. I’m looking forward to making my way back.
      Enjoy the holiday season. See you in 2025!

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  14. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    I was thinking about you and Read and Learn the other day, couldn’t pull the name from memory so I’m glad you posted. It’s been a tough time for education sales. Sigh. Glad to hear from you!

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Hi Jacqui,
      Thank you for popping by. I’m sorry that it hasn’t been a good time for sales for you. I’ve been thinking about you too and noticed that I haven’t been receiving notifications of posts from you for some time. In fact, a lot of notifications have dropped off/out. I’ll be re-subscribing next year to ensure I don’t miss yours.
      Best wishes to you and yours for the Christmas season and 2025. I hope you will be seeing them over the holidays.

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      1. Jacqui Murray Avatar
        Jacqui Murray

        Me too, about the notifications. I’ll be doing some rejuvenating stuff to my ed blog over the holidays, see if I can ignite things.

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        1. Norah Avatar
          Norah

          🎄😊💖

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  15. Dimity Powell Avatar
    Dimity Powell

    Lovely to see your beautiful face again, Norah. Seasons’ warmest greetings xox Dim xox

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    1. Norah Avatar
      Norah

      Hi Dimity,
      Thank you so much for visiting. It’s always lovely to catch up with you. Wishing you all the best for the holiday season and 2025. Here’s to a good one. I hope there’ll be an opportunity for meeting up in person soon. xo

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