Just as all of the holiday merriment comes to a close, the beginning of the New Year means going back to work and back to school. Just when we were getting into a groove…it has to end. Sleeping late. Eating Read More …
This year, maybe more than other years, I have a lot to reflect upon – what went well, a lot – and what didn’t. Also, a lot. I am not lingering over it. Tomorrow is another day. Hopefully. Let’s just Read More …
Without work, or school, or technology or even a good old-fashioned calendar on the wall, you can really lose track of the passage of time. Especially in the winter, when it is raining and it is the end of a Read More …
It is a great day to savor a sweet holiday, just sit back, and enjoy a nice hot cuppa with marshmallows (or something even better.) The day after Christmas and it is a good time to reflect on the holiday, Read More …
The 12 Days of Christmas start now. Today. On Christmas Day… Legend has it that today The Child was born and people around the world rejoiced – not because it was Christmas, not because they had an evergreen tree all Read More …
Twinkle lights make everything better, even the weakest, scrawniest evergreen tree, of them all. So, pick your best, but you can take any of them and turn it into a beautiful Christmas tree. It just takes: a little Christmas spirit, Read More …
Lucky for many, who are still unfinished with their holiday plans, prep and primping – there is still one more day…to make Christmas memories the best ever. I gently pushed the kids to shop tonight, rather than tomorrow. I was Read More …
We are so lucky that every few years we get the Christmas gift of relaxation. The days of the week align and we not only get a long weekend, but Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and the rest of the week Read More …
There is nothing better than being home for the holidays…whether it is your home or your family’s home. Getting there, sometimes is half the battle. Then, staying happy while you are there is the other half. Of course, you probably Read More …
I think I have too many Christmas carols and songs floating in my head and on the tip of my tongue at any moment…today it’s Santa Baby – the original version from 1953 by Eartha Kitt – on her “Down Read More …