Good Morning Everyone! Just a quickie from me and Casper (the very friendly ghost)👻, waving from our upstairs bedroom window…this is a very short update, but I still have a song for you! A very sweet one, my Grandma’s favorite, and mine too, the video is as nice as the MUSICA!🎵 I’ve posted this song before, but since I can’t get enough, I don’t mind doing it again…👏
I will be back next week along with Vanna to pull the winning names for our giveaway for the handmade quilt and the vintage 
storybook (see the next post if you missed it). You can still sign up, just leave a comment on either of these two posts and you’ll be entered! I know you’re waiting but I’m working on a slide show for my two ZOOM Events this Sunday and next, and I’m not done yet! I’ll be coming to you from my kitchen table! (I never know if there will be an appearance from a special guest star! They are both so UNpredictable!) I hope you’re able to join us, but if not . . . there will be MORE! Click on the link above 
for details on how to join the party ♥️. I know they’re asking that everyone buy a book, which is NOT my idea, although I totally understand why they have to do it, this world being what it is … but if you need a Christmas gift, you might think about it because the slide show is going to be all about this old house and some of our holiday traditions and I know it’s your cup of tea.💞 Unfortunately, this won’t work for our girlfriends from other countries, shipping costs being what they are. I’m so sorry, I’m only a guest of the bookstores, I have to do things the way they want to! I have never set up a Zoom talk of my own, one of these days I will need to learn how!!! What do you think? Good winter project!!
Okay, must get back to it! Thank you for your patience . . . See you soon. Oh and PS, Kellee and I have been working on another little surprise. So nice to have things to look forward to! Always good news around here! Until then, thank you for all your luv-lee comments! Enjoy your days and do this ⬇️!🎃
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I can’t take part in any zoom as I have no mic or camera on this older computer. You all have fun.
What about your cell phone?
Susan it is always such a treat when I get an email from you. I just realized that we are the same age. Just a couple of young chicks! Anyway, I love hearing from you and would love to have my name drawn. My husband and I are retired teachers and trying to stay home and stay safe. We are all in this together and it will all be over before long. (We hope)
Linda, Greetings, I just, in the last 10 minutes, found Susan’s blog & I saw you post & had to share, I’m 3months to the day older than Susan. My life has been filled with happenstance or blessings from strangers. This venue is exactly what I’ve been searching for, without really knowing, I absolutely need this to get thru all the chaos in our world. I’ve been a fan of Susan’s since her 1st book, and following. More to share another time. PEACE & HOPE has been my mantra. jam
Glad to see you here Jeanie … Peace and hope to you and yours!
With you all the way, Linda! 🐥 xoxo
oh october, how i love thee!
and, you, too, susan….
You bring happiness to a day. Thank you for the giveaway!
I’m unable to attend the next two Zoom meetings but will keep checking for November and December. Good luck and have fun!
Thanks for making life a little bit sweeter❤ Loved the Christmas book, brought tears to my eyes. Memories of my large family, 6 boys and 6 girls, oh what fun!
Sweet Susan, Thank you for the joy you bring us!!!! Your little window ghost is so cute!!! Any chance of knowing where we might find one too?
Love Diane
Not so “quick” for a quickie. I always enjoy your posts and appreciate you taking the time to connect with us! There is always something to inspire me… 😊
Thank you for making life a little sweeter❤ I just finished your Christmas book and it brought tears to my eyes. Memories of Christmas with my large family of 6 boys and 6 girls. Oh what fun, my poor parents!.
I come from a family of 6 girls and 6 boys in Columbus, Ohio. I am the eldest. How interesting. Sincerely, Jessica
Barbara, I was tenth of seven boys and seven girls!—-dezi
Casper is adorable!! Wish I could see him in person, but would rather see you, but I doubt you would come to our tiny town; we don’t have a bookstore. Boo-Hoo. Berkeley Springs is 100 miles from Washington D.C. There must be a good book store between here and D.C. Some day I’m going to talk my precious hubby into visiting Martha’s Vineyard. I was there several years ago with my late husband and we discovered a wonderful book store there and bought a signed book about the Island. You surely must enjoy all the history Martha’s Vineyard has to read about. It’s a glorious place! Then I learned about a talented lady named Susan Branch and am dying to return with my new precious hubby who has never enjoyed that area. I think I have all your cups now. We added hooks under the cupboards to place them all. I wanted them to be seen as soon as a guest arrives and allow them to pick out their favorite cup for tea. The kitchen looks like so much more fun now!! Thank you for all your fun ideas and stuff to collect. I’d love a tablecloth and tea-sized napkins to go with all the tea cups–just an idea to rattle around in that creative mind of yours.
Susan, You are like a comforting quilt! My BFF and I discovered you in Cambria when your Christmas book’s fingers were waving us in. Two books were dying to come home with us. We had an extremely tight budget, tho our husbands let us take a yearly Bff coastal da (ummm… now it’s 3 nights- yahoo). Anyhoo, that was our first time meeting you and then we’ve met in other books, thru snail-mail Willard, your blog, and even in person at your talks. Cliff sat next to my bff and Joe talked and signed one of your books! So, the inspiration to get creative (we are getting let’s make art boxes in the mail so we can learn to watercolor! Old dogs can learn all kinds of fun tricks! It’s truer that truest!) . Anyhoo, as she and I sit outside on our private lodge patio on Adirondack chairs in Cambria, we have our SB books, sparkling, carrot cake, and many memories! You are included! See— just like a comforting quilt! Ole and amen and merriestimo funne!
You’re so thoughtful to share your wonderful quilt! I’d love to win.
Hi Susan! Good, so good for this little “quickie”. I haven’t been avoiding you. Gene’s been in the hospital again — cellulitis and some other things! Poor baby. But he’s home again, and we’ll do our best to stay here!! Lot’s of “stuff” to remember and do, but it’s my “vocation”, right?! I can do this!! But so wonderful to always see you all — Joe and Jack making cameo appearances!! Will try to catch up and be in touch more. Love your little surprises whenever they come! By the way, I had a rare “day away” yesterday; helped my friend Ann (stone wedding chapel) celebrate her birthday. Brought my special Susan Branch Winter cup!!! for her special coffee. She loved it!!! (It’s my only small one and we wanted it to be more like “tea”!!) I brought the cake — you know the decorated kind!! Had a great time and mentioned you!!! Take care! Jane xoxo
Thank you. Love you.
Your postings are always a touch of calm and beauty in the midst of all the craziness of these days!
Do love your blogs, Susan. I don’t usually comment, but could not pass up this giveaway. Thanks for giving us the lovely memories of Andy Williams and The Osmonds. All..to include Andy..were a big part of my childhood and teen years. Such good memories.
Thanks for checking in! Appreciate your time and effort!
It was great to read your quick post. You’re always so positive. I love seeing your sweet kitty Jack.
Hi Susan,I have been a longtime admirer of your most precious artwork and attitude. Praying for you and yours to stay healthy. Rae
Your blog always put a smile in my heart❤🍊❤
Dear Susan,
I always look forward to your posts. They’re like an email from a good friend—albeit a very famous and accomplished good friend. Anyway, I like to pretend we are bffs; we just live on opposite coasts, so we don’t just to see each other….
Fall in Martha’s Vinyard loooks soooo lovely….I dream of going there one day…
All my best to you & Joe & your beautiful Jack…
Donna
What fun to have something in my mailbox from you, even if it is short. It is such a day brightener for me! Thank you Susan!
I so look forward to your blog, it’s the best in the email. Love You!
Yes, please, do a Zoom meeting from your kitchen table. You can just chat with us out in Zoomland. That would be lovely! No particular topics, just a nice chat. We could be introduced to your lovely kitty. Your sweet hubby could peek his head in. Yes, please.
Hi Susan,
Never done zooming myself. Not equipped for it. I know I am missing a lot. Hope that learning it will be fun. Most of the time the fun is in the learning. With Fall in the air all Boooooo’s are in order during this time of the year. Jack looks a little puzzled looking at that Spider. Until next time. Sweet Treats.
I am so excited to know you are going to Zoom, Susan! 🙂 I already have plans this Sunday, but who knows, it may happen between “plans”! I will check the times and do my best to be there at least one of the Sundays. Don’t you love the wholesomeness of that video of the Osmonds~and adorable little Marie?
Thank you for being a bright spot in our lives! A warm hello to both you and Joe. 🙂
I would adore winning a quilt or gift! I started reading Gladys Taber at your suggestion and have SO enjoyed her during this stressful time. Thank you, Jessica
Love those Osmonds! I’m going to try and do the Zoom tomorrow, I missed the last one. can’t wait.
I have been fortunate to participate twice via zoom. It sure feels like a visit from an old friend. Covid or not, it’s a good way to include hundreds of us fans that can’t make the events in person.
So sweet.
In reading all these posts, it seems everyone agrees, getting these emails from you and reading them are a real treat! Just like getting a personal card or letter in the mail. Thank you!
See you on Sunday! ❤️
Lois Lensky has been a favorite illustrator from childhood.
You might want to consider reposting all those beautiful sky shots from the last Blog in mid January or so when most of us could use a lot of sunny skies! Thanks for always lifting my spirits!
I always love seeing new blog posts from you, Susan, even if they’re short! That ghost in your window is so cool. Is it vintage? Thank you for the chance of winning your fantastic giveaway – you are so generous!
xoxo
Melanie
Worked in the garden in the October sunshine (weird!) today, it’s nice to relax and listen to Lida Rose!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful life with all of us!
Hi Susan….that you for your quickie blog and giveaway. I loved the last Zoom
And Christmas memories is so precious. I too am the oldest girl of nine siblings. So many find memories
Thanks Susan -So delightful to hear from you!
I love reading your blog! I was introduced to your books and art only a few years ago by my wonderful cousin, Connie Brown. I am always lifted up by your lovely drawing and fabulous quotes. Thank you! I loved being reminded of Lois Lenski’s books. I read so many of them!
I hope that you are having the same beautiful fall days that we are having here in upstate New York.
Thank you again
I enjoy reading all your posts, and I love your cookbooks!
Love your Casper in the window! And, your new Christmas book arrived!! Love it also ~ I would really like a Winter and Spring book by you, Susan. Just an idea…
Best, Wendy
Hi Susan….just returned to MO from our seasonal home in Florida at Hurricane Central near Pensacola. My first hurricane! So nice to have fall weather and see your Casper.
I joined the last Zoom the next day because you put a link out. Thanks for that. Please add me to your drawing. Looking forward to your next blog. Happy Fall!
I know you’ll be fab!
I always look forward to your updates. I already have several of your books and still enjoying them. Even gave your “Heart of the Home” to a granddaughter at her wedding shower and she loved it. I would love to be added to your drawing. Thank you again for sharing your creative gifts with others. . . you inspire me.
Susan
Loving the fall! 🍁
Love reading your posts, it makes the hard days brighter. Thank you so much.
Susan, loved this quickie!!! And Lida Rose was darling- great combination of Andy Williams and the Osmands!!! This made my day🧡💚🧡🎶
Oh, just love that song and it was so sweet. I was born in 1964 and remember that show when the boys were older 🙂 I ordered your Christmas book through my local bookshop, Copper Dog Books. Have to support the locals! H
Enjoyed seeing you on the Titcombs online event. Hope all goes well on the next event. Got my book and it’s just so perfect for Christmas memories.
DonnaLee Yeatts
I save your post to comfort me on nights I can not sleep. Unfortunately that is a lot these days, so please keep them coming.
Thank you for all you do!💗
Thank you for the quick update!
Hi Susan – so looking forward to your zoom cast program tomorrow on 10-18 – all signed up and ready to go – have not one but two of your new Santa books which are adorable – one for me and one for daughter. This is just great that you will be doing the zoom chats. I hope you enjoy it as much as all your participants. The arrivel of your blog is definitely a high spot in my day – so much positive joy. See you tomorrow. Bonnie Walker from North Carolina
Take care of yourselves everyone. We are in this together.
I would love to be entered. Thank you for the opportunity Susan.
Love your posts especially appreciated at this time.
Thank you for sharing your quilt- please count me in.
Hope you and your Joe stay healthy and safe.
Coming to MV soon hope to catch a glimpse of your cute Casper.
Thank you, Susan for all you share and the joy you bring to us.
Susan, thank you for all that you do for us! You bring so much joy and happiness into our lives, we are all blessed to have you. Have fun at your book signings, I won’t be able to join them this time around. Can’t wait to see your ‘surprise’! 🙂
Thank you so much for the fun memory of the Osmond Brothers and Andy Williams singing that great song from the “Music Man”, I love the old songs. I just bought your book Martha’s Vineyard, Isle of Dreams, and can’t wait for it to arrive.
Stay well and enjoy these beautiful days of Autumn.
I’m moving into a new apartment, and have brought my prized posessions first my Susan Branch cup sits proudly and safely in the kitchen cupboard!
I so laughed and loved Jack’s expression with the spider! hee hee. And your best buddies with Joe and Jack. Who has the greatest smile?? I love that you are so blessed and happy of heart. Even your window ghost is meant to be right there!
I wish you a lovely Halloween and frost on the pumpkins just in time….’tis the season. Already! =o)
Thank you for the beauty in your posts! Your heart shines through all! xoxo
Love, Kari
Your updates, short or long never fail to lift my spirits xxx
Thank you for the uplifting post. Fall is in the air!
Looking forward to all of your future zoom endeavors!
Zoom zoom zoom!!!! Hope to see you there!
Your blog always cheers me! Thank you. You are such a joy!!!
Your blog always cheers me! Thank you! You are such a joy!!❤
Your posts and books bring such joy to my life. Thank you 🙂 Happy Halloween! Jennifer Gay
Wishing you success with your zoom meeting! Happy Fall to you. We are in the midst of the wildfires Colorado. The quilt would be wonderful to donate to my neighbors who have had to evacuate or to help raise money for wildfire relief, if I would win. Catch a leaf and expect a miracle! 🍁💕
Thank you Susan for another wonderful post, it made my day. Your photographs inspire me to dust off the 35 mm camera I bought myself as a retirement gift two years ago and try to capture even a little bit of the beauty around me. Do you use a camera or cell phone for your pictures? When I visited Israel last year with my church friends I used my cell phone the whole time and the pictures turned out beautifully.
Again, thanks for brightening my day and stay safe.
Judy H in Florida (where the weather is cooling down a bit)
Susan, I always enjoy seeing Casper, the friendly ghost, sitting up in your window! He’s been up there keeping watch this time of year for quite awhile now! I’m looking forward to your zoom meetings! Thanks!
Hello Susan!
I am so thankful for my friend Lynn who introduced me to your books and blog. Keep inspiring with your cheerful heart and way. ❤️❤️Jean Ellen from Fayetteville GA
The newsletter is always an uplifting treat from you—and the Vineyard! Thank you.
never done a Zoom, cant wait, love your ghost, I thought you were serious!!
I’m looking forward to your zoom events. Thank you for always brightening my day.
xo,
Karen
I love old quilts! And new ones! Jack is such a cuties!
Oh Susan, what a beautiful trip down Memory Lane with wonderful, charming Andy Williams and the adorable Osmonds singing Lida Rose♥️ Thank you for that gift this morning, even though it is bringing tears, sweet tears!
I made your corn chowder last week and added chunks of salmon to it. So delicious! Thanks for all of your great ideas and recipes.
Going to try the Zoom meetings! Fun!
Love your Casper! Hope I win!
So nice to see some of your Halloween treasures in this post. We’re undergoing a long and involved house renovation right now and all of my Halloween things are safely packed away. One of the treats of the season is to revisit each collected item and caress it back into our lives for a few precious weeks. Alas, I’ll have to be content with peeking into your window. thanks for that. cheerio.
Susan,
thank you for another little dose of the sparkle that makes you a friend, even though we’ve never met. Love, love your ghost–I’ve got an attic window, just like that….possibly have to deck it out now that you’ve shown the way.
God bless and stay well!
Even the short ones bring joy….thanks! Stay safe…Be well…
Here you go Bev, with a name like Armani, how could this comment section not say HELLO!🤣 xoxo
Susan, your encouraging words,traditions, and love for being REAL and loving
all of us your girlfriends and your warmth is totally outstanding and Amazing, Love it all. Your friend, Joy
What is better than a quilt in the cooler/cold days ahead. A story book is comforting also! I love stories. *S* The ZOOM of the house sounds wonderful. It’s such a beautiful place. I always love to see it especially at Christmas. A special guest appearance by one or both of your fellows would also be a treat. It’s always great to hear and see from you. Take care everyone.
Good morning! I love the picture of Joe and Jack…they look like they’re ready for a bit of mischief! I’ve always loved Joe’s beret and Jack’s mustache is so jaunty. I think they want to play. Have a wonderful day at the bookstore. How can you NOT have a wonderful day at a book store!?!
Love your little Christmas book with its sweet story and beautiful illustrations. A perfect addition to my shelf in my library dedicated to you!
Congratulations on your latest book, Susan! Reading “Home for Christmas” brought back all the cozy memories of our family traditions. I have been a huge fan of your writing and illustrations since your first book in 1986. Keep the magic coming! 🥰
Sitting here recovering from surgery and super excited to join you on your webinar this afternoon. Love you Susan…can’t wait!!!!!
Love all that you share. Zoom isn’t that hard to figure out, just ask any kindergartener who has to use it for school. LOL
LOL. They make me so mad!🤣 I need to git me one of those!
I always look forward to your blog. Brightens my entire day. Would love to win one of your giveaways but don’t know if I’m registered or not! Not sure how to do that. And I can’t Zoom on this old clunker computer. Sigh! Good luck with everything Susan.
Thank you Susan, Joe, and Jack for sharing all that makes life more fun! It’s a real treat, one I anxiously look forward to – long or short. Thank you 🙂
Thank you so much for the update. Always a treat to hear from you. Please thank Joe for reminding me to shake my beret from the mothball storage. It is a fine beret day today in my Missouri.
Thanks for the quicky; it keeps me from getting so impatient for the next touch of Susan in my life…:)
Hi Susan….Thank you for all your positive thoughts!!!Love,JudyAnderson
Dear Susan…Thank you for all your positive words….We all need them.Love,Judy Anderson
OH!? I’d SO Love to win the quilt!! Huge Susan Branch fan! Always a bright spot in my day! Dee Duncan. [email protected]
I just found your blog and love your posts! Please enter me in the drawing for the quilt!
I have just enjoyed your webinar and tears are streaming down my face. Since the pandemic started, my son was diagnosed with cancer, I had an emergency surgery and a second one, and, like most of us, I haven’t been able hug my six grandchildren. My tears are good tears because I was feeling so terribly sad about Christmas, and you have given me hope for a good at-home Christmas, celebrated sweetly with books and movies and food and decorations. Thank you.
Oh Linda, you are making me cry. I’m so sorry for all you’ve been through. Blessings on you and your family, and prayers for your son and for you and for the missing hugs. xoxoxo
Thank you, Susan. Things are turning for the better. I find joy in the little things.
Hi Susan,
I just attended your Zoom presentation sponsored by Bookends. What a wonderful hour spent listening to you talk and looking at photographs and your lovely art. I took a page of notes (old habit) and want to say thank you for encouraging all the consider this Christmas as a time to “feed our souls.” And for reminding us that our (babyboomers) parents lived through years of challenging times which led them to appreciate the small things in life. When I look back on my happy childhood, I realize how little extra my family had financially. Bit it never ever felt that way – so much happiness back then.
Thank you for reminding us of that through your presentation and new book!
Weren’t they amazing Jennie! You might take it for granted as a child but after you’re grown, you can see it for what it was. They were so young, and so brave! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks so much for this, always a pleasure and always glad to hear you are fine and just very busy with projects. I watched a movie I’d never heard of last night that you might like, if you haven’t already seen it. ‘Ladies in Lavender’ with Maggie Smith and Judy Dench. Set in Cornwall in the 1930s. I loved it!! You can’t go wrong with those two and that setting. It’s included with Amazon Prime.
The theme song for that movie is on my play list. I just love it! But I haven’t seen the movie. Think I’ll go watch it RIGHT NOW! Thank you!