Driving around each evening is now so festive and bright. Even the darkest days seem lighter, freer, more fun. Even the most chilly days and nights are warmed by good thoughts. Even the drab streets, on the less busy corners Read More …
Who in the world would ever think of certain activities, completely suitable for this time of year, that combine psychology and heuristics to create festive behavior… but it just might work. The Grinch would be a perfect candidate. So would Read More …
It is rainy but festive – at least from where I am sitting. The rain drops on the window take each twinkle light – or, even any old lights – and dilute the image, blurring the crazy world outside. Making Read More …
Everything this season has been so festive… Maybe it was the early snow fall. Maybe it is the short time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Maybe it is the end of a long decade. Maybe it is the spirit of optimism Read More …
It’s winter and the evenings turn to night sooner than they should. So, let’s go from grey to blue, sit in the sun and enjoy the warm afternoon as long as we can. We know that winter hasn’t even begun, Read More …
It takes two to make a pair. Of shoes. Maybe boots? Mittens, warm woolen ones. Or, gloves? And definitely socks – low around the ankle or all the way up to the knees. Sure, it takes two to make a Read More …
Sometimes, it takes a second time visiting a place to really see it. To see beyond the initial wonder and awe of amazement. To better understand the people who live their and their culture. To view the landscape at a Read More …
Today, there are a lot of things that just break – even before we were done with them. You can barely get a good first use out of them, let alone second hand value. People have come to understand this. Read More …
There are some shows that are so good the first time, you want them to write a second season. And then, a third, fourth and so on. You just can’t get enough. Years go by and it is still good. Read More …
This weekend, we had more than one second helping. From pie to mashed potatoes and turkey to stuffing. Don’t forget cookies, cheesecake, and buttered bread plus overcooked vegetables topped in gravy. From family-time and sleeping late, to celebrating birthdays one Read More …