I was looking for an old post I wrote. It’s the one where the beloved husband (who is a Quaker) went to midnight mass with me. I love midnight mass — the pageantry and ceremony. Maybe you had to grow … Continue reading
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Random 5 for December 11, 2022 – Winning!, words, decorations, snow, party
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Hello lottery! – Despite the high stress level from Gracie’s dental surgery, it was a “lucky” week. I attended a luncheon. There were 80 people and 40 door prizes, so my chance of winning was good. That doesn’t mean anything … Continue reading
Merry Christmas to all
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It just wouldn’t be Christmas without this!
Random 5 for December 19 – Christmas, mocha, friends, disruption, trees
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Another weird Christmas – Last year we were packing up to move and clearing out to put the house on the market. While we put up our Christmas decorations, we did so in moderation. The house looked lovely and was … Continue reading
Merry Christmas with the “monks”
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I’ve run this before but this year we really need a giggle! Merry Christmas to all who celebrate and a great weekend to those who don’t.
The new fruitcake
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When I was a kid, people always had a fruitcake or two in the cupboard to give as unplanned gifts. Sadly no one likes fruitcake. There were only two people in my family who ate it and with all the … Continue reading
The silent monks are back!
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Here is a picture of Dan (in his favorite winter position) wishing you a warm Merry Christmas! The monks are one of my favorite traditions so they are back today. I love this video. I’ve posted it before but I … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 1 – Declutter, life stages, cats, family, weather
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Out, out, out – We’ve been decluttering for a while. Last year at Christmas we put aside decorations to donate this year. As we are setting up for Christmas we are donating anything we no longer use. There are a … Continue reading
Christmas ruminations from a curmudgeon
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The holiday is over but lingering good will is floating around. At least for a while. Christmas isn’t my favorite holiday. It was when I was a kid. Two weeks off from school and presents. Throw in a snowstorm and … Continue reading
Random 5 for December 24 – Traditions, bad luck, good luck, deliveries, cryptic messages
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An easier way to go — Earlier this week I had lunch with an old friend (as in long-tenured not age-old!). She had sent an email to her friends saying there would be no formal cards or decorating or parties … Continue reading