“It’s time to go.”
“Alright, just straightening a few things up before we close up shop.”
“Ha. Joe already polished the glasses, look at that.”
“Think I will listen once more to the poem we all read together on our anniversary. Just got to find a quarter for the juke box.”
“Ah well—it will wait.”
“I hope everyone has a good holiday—how ever they spend it.”
“So what does the new year bring with it?”
“I dunno. I really don’t know.”
“I will be seeing you around then?”
“Always.”
“Alright then, be well.”
“You too.”
Click—
schlack
dVerse will be back in 2014.
dVerse 
Have some wonderful Happy Holidays..dverse..folks…:)
thanks so much sir… happy holidays to you and your lovely wife as well
happy holidays man…
Whew! Glad I didn’t leave any thumbprints on the glassware. Never thought you’d “white-glove” the joint. Have a wonderful holiday, my friends. See you in 2014. ~ j
haha…that’s how he is you know… a wonderful holiday to you as well joe
ha. glad not have to clean them….smiles…have a wonderful christmas joe….
Happy Trails to You
haha…way cool… and i thought no one saw me on that horse… smiles
until we meet again…..
Happy Holidays! Enjoy your well-deserved break. See you in 2014!
smiles… wishing you a peaceful christmas time…
thank you ma’am…have a wonderful holiday!
smiles… happy holidays everyone… will be good to get some rest and looking forward to open the pub doors again in 2014… bri… do you think we should get some new paint onto the walls… a warm earth tone maybe…?
i def think we should consider sprucing up a bit…
maybe a contest to see if anyone can come up with a new header?
Yes please! But have a good rest first, team: you’ve earned it. May all good things come your way.
Brian, Claudia – all the best for this year and next, for you and your families. It’s been wonderful having ya’ll around with dVerse, and look fwd to seeing/hearing/reading 😉 from ya’ll next – take care 🙂
Adan
thanks adan… wishing you and sheila and the fam a peaceful christmas time…
🙂
shalom my friend and the warmest wishes for the holiday for you and your family….
thank you brian 🙂
To those of you who celebrate Christmas – Merry Christmas. To those for whom the New Year is more significant – Happy Hogmanay. To everyone else – Happy Holidays … smiles.
See you all in 2014 – if not before 🙂
Thanks Tony. I think it is only the US which does Holiday these days. Holiday to the rest of the English speaking world is what Americans call vacation. It has gotten complex for some. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you.
travel light good sir…and all the best to you and yours over the break…merry christmas….hohoho
will miss you guys! happy holidays and have fun 🙂
ah we are only a comment box away you know…smiles.
have a great christmas anthony….
Happy Holidays to Everyone! I am sure I will be seeing a lot of you around the blogosphere before 2014…..but, if not, definitely in 2014. ‘Tis the season…. Tra la la la la, la la la la!
ah just what we need a bit of music…smiles…thanks for all you do mary…
As I woke this morning and read this can I say I got a bit 😦 inside? (Looks like I did)
Wishing you Brian, Claudia and families and of course all the writers who pour out their hearts in DVerse a beautiful Christmas and a happy, healthy 2014. I am sure I will see faces peeking out from their writing spots throughout the break. As Mary so delightfully wrote tra la la la la la la la laaaaaa. Thank you everyone- Enjoy! From the ‘sheila’ Down Under’….. smiles
have a crackin holiday…hope its a ripper….hahaha
i will def be seeing you…
love that crackin holiday – oh to be somewhere in the Bahamas …Melbourne will have to do and I’ll be seein you also…
By the way, do any of the Americans present know when and why Christmas was changed to Holidays in the US? I remember enough Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra songs to know it must only be years, not decades. Just curious. I always like to know why things happen.
It’s been recent, rosross, in response to “political correctness” and in an effort to be more inclusive. For myself, I still say Merry Christmas. Because we are such a diverse country we have people celebrating so many various religious and secular events. Merry Christmas, Happy 2014 to you.
Thanks Victoria. Well, I think you can take political correctness too far. And one of the good things about Christmas being secular as well as Christian is that it is the one religious festival which is now inclusive. I know when we lived in India, Hindus and Muslims, they loved Christmas. And other nations have not felt the need to be ‘politically correct’ about Christmas and they are equally diverse in religious terms. But no doubt, as with all things, there are more issues at work than people know. I mean, who complained in the first place? No doubt you will probably never know but a minority group I am sure given the huge percentage of Christians in the US, who, one presumes, would not complain.
But there you are. I think it is a reminder that you can please some of the people some of the time and not all of the people all of the time. I just hope in the US that Ramadan, Hannuka, Kwanzaa, Deepavali and all other religious festivals have also been reduced to Happy Holidays. That would only be fair.
But Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year to you too.
Since I live in a diverse place, I ask people, “Do you celebrate anything at this time of year?” They answer Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, just finished Ramadan, the Solstice, “I’m agnostic.” Then I respond accordingly. This is NOT a “Christian nation,” nor was it “founded on Judeo-Christian ethics,” as some would like. We are a hearty stew, getting tastier with each new culture. This little pastor’s wife wishes all peace and love, not just now, but all year long! Amy
Thanks for pointing out that its not reduction but inclusion. My Meeting, however, which used to have Christmas dinner–and is Christian–now has Winter Dinner instead. I like to argue with them.
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season! Thanks again for all that you do!
i wish you all the best this holiday as well….
Answering my own question. I did a quick search and it says it is because television channels, commercial entitites and public organisations, cannot refer to anything religious and in the US Christmas is seen as a Christian celebration. Given the fact that Americans are the most religious of any developed nation and it is Christianity in the main, this perhaps explains it. Other nations have easily embraced a secular Christmas and with less religiosity have no rules about religion or names, which explains why the use of the term Happy Holidays has remained particular to the US and everyone else still does Christmas.
Whatever you call it, enjoy the season and see you in the New Year.
Ah, you answered your own question in more detail than I did!
christmas is not the only holiday this season as well…i guess then we could do a post for each…
I think asked folks to write about whatever holiday they celebrate might be nice. Then we’ll see some real flavor; after all, this place isn’t called “dverse” for nothing, hee hee.
Also, re: Christmas. It’s supposed to be a Christian celebration, but commercialization of it far overshadows the meaning. The early Christians used Dec. 25 as Jesus’ birthday to woo folks away from the Solstice and other celebrations, as though this was the “right one.” Hey, I’m Christian, and I have no problem saying this!
And yes, a special thanks to all those who make dVerse not just possible but what it is. 🙂
I’ll miss you all but, quite frankly, welcome a break. I’m not planning on closing down shop on my blog but will reduce the number of posts for awhile. Happy Holidays to all of you, however you may celebrate them. Have a little eggnog on me. :0)
amen…i am def ready for a break…and relishing the freedom of it…i have been writing short story again for the first time in a long time…posted one….sent two off for publication today….ah, having fun for a bit…smiles.
oo eggnog, now you are speaking my language…ha…
Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays.
Merry Christmas to my friends and poetry family.
merry christmas to you as well beth…and in light of recent trouble, i hope they are filled with joy…and happy new memories…
Make magic for those boys and your wonderful wife, Brian 🙂 I hope you have the best holiday ever.
working on it…smiles…we will do christmas with my parents then wisk off to pittsburgh…my youngest son’s present is to go to the last Steelers game of the year…we will be freezing our tails off and having fun…smiles.
Now seeing rosross’s comment I am going to say Merry Christmas and Happy New year to all my friends here. I too may see some of you on other sites. I can’t believe it’s already this time of year. Where does the time go? Thanks to all my new friends at dVerse. You’ve all made me feel very welcome this past year. I appreciate the time you take to read my work and for your friendship. Peace and Love, Linda
ah it seems to go by faster and faster every year….i am glad you feel welcome and i look forward to new adventures soon enough…
ah, cyber love and friendship, what a wonderful virtual world we have all made…
i like to think so…most days.
smiles.
smiles… a big hug your way charles
Happy Holiday’s Everyone;
I am already anxious for the pub doors to fling open again. One goal I have for the new year is to be a regular at the pub.
May you all be merry, you’re already bright!
Cheers,
Delaina
yay. i am all for that goal. smiles.
…and may all your christmas’ be white….smiles.
Happy Merry ChrisKwanakkah and a moonlit Solstice to all! I ask folks if they celebrate Christmas, and if they do, I tell them Merry Christmas; I have a Jewish kid, so never assume, right?
God rest ye merry, dversers, for joy you give all year
Remember that we love you all and also hold you dear…
Love and peace, Amy
yes, never assume.. thanks for your kind words and love and peace to you as well amy…
Wish you a lovely holiday team!!
the same to you akila..
A warm and wonderful holiday season to all. Thanks so much for everything that you do.
thanks so much for being around…. and wishing you a wonderful christmas time as well..
back at you as well…smiles….
Here at dVerse, Solstice and Christmas and New Year and all the other celebrations have become a three week holiday, one that I hope is merry, restful, productive and clarifying. I know I will see some of you. Claudia–I have enjoyed the addition of your art work this year. Brian–I rarely read short stories, but if I had a link I’d rush over to read one of yours. Hint, hint. Bless you all for being dVerse and keeping a Pub that promotes poetic drafts and lovely exchanges.
I had written a new poem for today, forgetting that the Pub was closing for holiday. It’s called “What We Carry.” (http://susanspoetry.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-weight-of-living.html)
PS. I love today’s post, and I believe it is a real conversation between Brian and Claudia.
I look forward to you opening again in 2014.
Merry Christmas to all the amazing d’verse writers, I do so love being involved.
Hope we meet up in the new year.
it’s great to have you around at dVerse…enjoy the holidays and see you on the flipside..
Marry Christmas Will miss u all Cant wait to meet you guys back………….. Have a Happy Holiday………….
wishing you a wonderful christmas time as well Lasha
It’s a wonderful Holiday this year.. the red days are optimally positioned for a 3 week holiday.. I might actually be off all blogging for a little while.. I will try to catch some daylight at more southerly latitudes.. see you all in .. I will try to write something every now and then
travel light good sir…and we look forward to seeing you when we see you….smiles.
oh that sounds very nice… have fun and smuggle some sunrays in your luggage when you come back…
Late again. I was out all day yesterday. Wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone on staff and who links here at d’Verse. I am sending a heart full of love and gratitude for the generosity, the sharing, the work that goes into what you write in your poems and as comments. Wishing each of you a truly happy Christmas and the healthiest and most inspired New Year. See you when we re-open, enjoy your families and relish these precious times.
thanks as well gay for all that you’re doing in the pub… so appreciating your input and wisdom
Merry cheer to all! Happy Holidays~ I want to say thank you for being an inspired, refreshing gift this year! Thank you to everyone who keeps the bar open and the magic alive! Cheers poets, to the gifts of grace, words and kindness~
thanks ella… love that you mention the magic… it feels magical to me as well…still after so many posts..
Be brightly blessed however you celebrate this season of joy. Chase those poems, and store them away for the new year! Will miss you all and will be checking in on your blogs. Here’s some cookies and squares to enjoy – who has time for a coffee?
i have time for a coffee.. if there are cookies involved i always have time…smiles
Darn, I wanted to come by for OLN! BUT, wishing you all the Merriest ever Holiday Season, and the Brightest Of Bright New Years! See you soon! 😉 It’s snowing here in RI!
wishing everyone in the dVerse family a very wonderful holiday season…
Merry Christmas and a happy new year fellow poets and to those not celebrating wishing all the best-peace and light.
to you as well ayala….smiles…
Wishing all the Merriest of Christmases and may 2014 bring lots and lots of joy.
Wishing all the beautiful people from dVerse a joyous holiday season..Brian and Claudia thank you for making everyone feel welcome…I couldn’t help but, think of this Cheers song since this is a very special pub..so I leave you with a song..Cheers Lyrics and Theme Song..WE really need a song for the dVerse Pub..I’m always glad I came…Peace & Light always..remember to keep your dreams alive…
Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got.
Taking a break from all your worries, sure would help a lot.
Wouldn’t you like to get away?
Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your name,
and they’re always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see,
our troubles are all the same
You wanna be where everybody knows
Your name.
You wanna go where people know,
people are all the same,
You wanna go where everybody knows
your name.
smiles… i will bring my guitar and sing this sometime between christmas and new year with just a candle throwing some light against the pub walls…smiles
..smile
Yep…I totally agree. Love the friendly atmosphere in this pub. I’m still getting to know my fellow poets, but even as a relative newbie, I’ve been made to feel welcome.
Well, I am so glad to be a small part of this talented community, for all the members of the team , the efforts and care taken for the quality of this site; I, too, think the theme for Cheers is so appropriate for this creative inclusive group, where everyone appreciates one’s individual writing progress – Merry Christmas to all and a poetic New Year!
yep… here’s to a poetic and happy new year…. thanks for your warm words katy and merry christmas to you..
..smile
Enjoy the break and the Holiday season. Happy Christmas to those celebrating!
thanks gabriella…you as well….
merry christmas!
Happy Holidays Everyone! Thank you so much for your inspiration and joy every week. Hope that it’s a delightful time, full of bliss. 🙂
Looking forward to 2014. Wishing very Happy Holidays to all, with much gratitude for all that you do. xoxo
Wishing everyone at dverse a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all the interesting prompts and poetry articles throughout the year.
Regards
Cressida de Nova
Have the most wonderful holiday folks.
Anna :o]
Season’s greetings, loves…
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, everyone!
I love you all!
Ninot
(That’s how we do it in Malaysia )
Wishing everybody happy Christmas and a very prosperous New Year.
To dTeam, enjoy your well earned break. Rest up becasue we’re alI looking forward to what is coming down the pike at dVerse for the new year.
To all of dVerse ~ Poets Pub: However you celebrate the season may it be Merry! Happy! Joyous!
See you on the other side!
♥ Rai
Merry Christmas dVerse folks! I love that warm and beautiful picture you posted!
I think some were talking about a private room a few weeks ago? I for one would much rather do that than post my lousy first drafts on my blog all the time. Just wanted to throw that in.
Whatever your holiday, I hope you have a wonderful fulfilling time. Looking forward to a great new year with you all!
Merry Christmas!
Peace & Love,
Linda
Happy Holidays to all. I’m already looking forward to 2014…I’m already getting thirsty to read and write poetry 🙂 My home computer quit working a few months back, so I’ve been here less frequently than I’d like…but hopefully will have a working machine within the next few days…finally! See you all in January!
hope you get that working machine as well bryan…
computer issues drive me a bit bonkers…smiles
havea great holiday
Thanks to you all. Happy Holidays and blessings of light:)
blessings back to you good sir…
I guess it must be true. May the end of year guardians watch over you well into the new year. See you then.
smiles…its true….
and enjoying it a bit…
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Kwanza, and all the rest and say it however you please, wherever you please. Only watch any expletives added: not in front of the children. I am smiling.
ha smiles… merry christmas to you as well sharon
Merry Christmas, dVerse! Hope all of you be continually inspired by beautiful things and blessed with talent for word play and expressions in the new year to come!
thanks raven.. and blessings and christmas hugs your way as well…
Happy New Year everyone !
Happy New Year one and all!
(throws pebbles at windows)