All this Christmas stress is self-imposed. Are people really having heart palpitations about decorating and shopping? I mean, really, just say those things aloud to realize how ridiculous that is. We all just need to chill the f*#% out. Stop and breathe, people. It defeats the … [Read more...] about A Christmas Rant
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Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's a gross understatement to say I love egg nog. We were at a neighborhood party recently. We are new to the neighborhood, and everyone knows about the family renovating the friars' house (us). We're not so much the talk of the 'hood as much as the house … [Read more...] about Ty’s Nog – 5:00 Fridays TM
My Son’s Christmas Wish
I haven't written much about our home renovation lately. There hasn't been much to report. The guts of the house aren't all that interesting but warranted the most work. There's plumbing now. I'm assuming the electrical works too. The floors are as level as they're going to get. … [Read more...] about My Son’s Christmas Wish
It’s not called Thanksgetting.
Consumerism is killing us. Thanksgiving is not about shopping. It's not even the kick off to the holiday shopping season because we all know that starts in August now. You see Santa ornaments displayed alongside back-to-school pencil cases these days. It's all rather obscene. … [Read more...] about It’s not called Thanksgetting.
What Happened to Celebrating Holidays in School?
I miss the days of making hand turkeys. The boys traced their hands to make a turkey and decorated it with paint, feathers, and googly eyes. They might still humor me when I corner them the day before Thanksgiving and plead with them to step back in time and do something crafty … [Read more...] about What Happened to Celebrating Holidays in School?
Halloween Doesn’t Get Cuter Than This – Wordless Wednesday
Boorbon – 5:00 Fridays TM
Halloween's coming. I do love Halloween. It's so much better with a little nip in the air. There's nothing better than taking a little nip to ward off the chill. Boorbon! 1 ounce bourbon 3 ounces cranberry juice 3 ounce ginger ale fresh orange wedge few whole … [Read more...] about Boorbon – 5:00 Fridays TM