Tis the Season
I finally got my tree decorated. I dragged it in, section by section, from the garage; somehow managed to get it upright in the stand without doing bodily harm to myself or physical damage to any of...
View ArticleTis the Season, Part 2
I’ve spent the last week in NY and NJ with the MOFTNSO (More Often Than Not Significant Other.) This is only his second trip to the Big Apple and its surrounding area. We spent a full day visiting...
View ArticleAuld Lang Syne
I looked that up: Auld Lang Syne means “days gone bye” or “long, long ago.” I really don’t think one year is “long, long ago” but in reviewing the past 365 days, it could be “long, long ago” … But, it...
View ArticleMemorable Memories
This is my favorite time of year. I was a little afraid when I first moved to California that I’d miss hoping for a White Christmas and it would freak me out a little to not be able to wear one of my...
View ArticleChristmas in the City
I am just back (yes, again) from a visit east. This is my annual holiday visit and it’s become a tradition that MOTNSO (“More Often Than Not Significant Other”) comes along so my daughters, their...
View ArticleThe Custard Caper
I’m about to start my massive baking event for Christmas cookies. Even though I live alone, I still feel compelled to make my usual ridiculous amount of sweets in hopes that MOTNSO (“More Often Than...
View ArticleSilly Suburbia
I like to google things. Doesn’t everyone? The other day I googled whether the post office was closed or not since I still have my sister’s Christmas present in the front seat of Black Beauty....
View ArticleChristmas Chaos
I finally finished decorating my Christmas Tree…and the foyer…and the living room…and the kitchen…and the dining room…and the rear balcony…and the front steps…and the garage…and the…powder room…etc.,...
View ArticleA Cat NOT in a Hat
I’ve never been a cat person. Now, before all of you cat fanciers, cat lovers, cat worshipers jump all over me, let me explain. First, I am allergic to cats. Over the years I have broken out in hives,...
View ArticleOf Saints and Snacks
Thank goodness another Valentine’s Day is over. I’ve never been a fan. It arrives just six weeks after my 4,762,323rd New Year’s Resolution to lose weight…and then BAM! Chocolate hearts and other...
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