What I should be doing – taking down the “pretty tree” before it becomes an even bigger fire hazard than it already is. What I am doing instead – drinking coffee and looking through all the pictures I took at my parent’s house Christmas Eve. After all the shopping, and cooking, and wrapping ... read more
Christmas Gifts
The presents have been unwrapped and the frenzy of the holiday is over. Now it’s just me and the Christmas Tree in the peace and quiet. It’s seems like so much of the holidays these days is about excess. I think it’s partly due to our culture and the way we live in general. ... read more
The 12 Days of Pinterest
All I can say is that it’s a good thing that I have a job. Since I’ve been home, I have been either a) pinning projects on Pinterest or b) making things I’ve been pinned on Pinterest. And you know what…I am in heaven. So as a love letter to my new favorite hobby, Pinterest, I ... read more
‘Twas the Week Before Christmas
As I sat down to write this blog post, I immediately noticed three things: I need to water my poinsettias There is a giant cobweb in the fireplace The cat has yacked up a giant hairball on the Christmas tree skirt Ah…all is right with the world. My festive mood and happy heart are very likely due ... read more
My Not-so-empty Nest
I am a walking Hallmark commercial today – my delightful daughter is coming home for Christmas break and I’m so excited I can hardly stand it. I am so proud of Kelsey and how she successfully completed kicked-ass! in the first semester of her freshman year in college. And in related ... read more
Recipe for Merriment
I have a question for you – when is the last time you laughed so hard your face still hurt the next morning? If it’s been a while, maybe you should have your girlfriends over to play Bunco. That’s what I did last night. And for just a couple of hours, we suspended the madness that ... read more
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