Not Mine
Whoops – that was not mine… the package I opened. the sandwich they gave me. the breakfast bowl she served. the correct answer to the question. the person I thought was a friend. the car I walked up to in Read More …
Tag: presents
Surprises Are Good
When least expected, you should be prompt with your thank you… Because, at least I think we all know this, surprises are good and you probably want them to happen again. Not too often, otherwise, duh, they wouldn’t be a Read More …
In One Box
You can sort things, in one box or another, just like… Ideas. thoughts, and beliefs. Legos – the ones that are just basic pieces or the ones that have a particular purpose, as part of the Millennium Falcon, Santa’s Village Read More …
So. Many. Boxes.
UPS, the USPS and Amazon (among others) are delivering every day. So. Many. Boxes. The recycling center can (probably) barely keep up. They can barely keep up. But they keep coming. I am thankful… but I do think it will Read More …
Allow More Time
What we’ve learned in the last couple months is we need to allow more time… For everything. Groceries Gifts Paper products (though I am seeing availability, it isn’t a given there will be stock when you want it) Entertainment electronics, Read More …
Still Unfinished
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 …
The Tree Is the Gift
In some cases, I think maybe, the tree is the gift. In warmer climates I could see decorating our favorite tree in the yard for Christmas and keeping (outside) it where nature intended it to be. In our case, it Read More …
The Miracle of Present Delivery
These days, we all depend on the miracle of present delivery and more than just Amazon can make this happen; but what if Amazon could wrap and deliver the presents like this to the front door. Well, then. That would Read More …
Here Comes The Sun
Today, the choir sang one of our favorite winter songs and then followed it with The Beatles, “Here Comes The Sun” and it was – indeed – a beautiful day! The Cold and Fugue season was first, and it seemed Read More …
Closing In
The things around us are actually closing in. Crowded spaces. Tree still up. Christmas presents all around. It can be a bit overwhelming, right? There hasn’t been nearly enough time to integrate everything into the house, making room, squeezing in Read More …