Christmas was magical when I was a child. Presents, lights, company in the house – all were events greatly anticipated. We were giddy with excitement when we started counting the days. (Mom only let us start the count after Thanksgiving.) … Continue reading
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And the holidays begin
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Every year I complain to the beloved husband that we don’t get invited to holiday parties. It’s true we don’t. Not because we are excluded but most of our friends no longer entertain in their home. Instead there are small … Continue reading
R5 November 9 – Christmas, birthdays, crazy or preoccupied? Mexican food
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It’s getting to be a common occurrence – I make my phone calls at my desk. There is a phone and a TV remote there. Lately I find myself trying to make phone calls on the TV remote. It doesn’t … Continue reading
Regifting 101
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Ok, you got your stuff. All those presents you did or did not need. Those gifts that are so tacky that even Goodwill won’t take them. Those gifts that look like someone else used them. Now what do you do? … Continue reading
A new twist on the Hallelujah Chorus
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NOTE: I originally saw this clip on a post by the seeker. Thanks to her for sharing it with us. This may not be new but since I never keep up with what’s hot, I just saw it and I … Continue reading
Ben Hur’s visit on Christmas Eve
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This is one of my favorite Christmas stories of all times. It happened many years ago. Back when the beloved husband and I were dating we introduced each other to our family customs and traditions. For the beloved husband it … Continue reading
Missing Mom for the holidays | A Tess Tale
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It’s been 28 years but the time doesn’t matter. I still miss her. The missing never stops. It gets pushed down but it doesn’t go away. There are triggers that remind me that she isn’t here anymore. Some triggers invoke … Continue reading
The perfect gift
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Buying perfect gifts is a skill which I don’t have. I admit it. I don’t pay enough attention and then shazam I am at the store and pressure is on. There are many people like me but most won’t admit it. … Continue reading
A little bit of awe for the storm | For animal lovers
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We are in the middle of a snowstorm….again. The cats are off to their own business with some sleeping through it and Morgan (the youngest kitty) chatting with the birds. I forgot what it’s like to have a young pet … Continue reading
‘Tis the season and I hate it…sort of
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No, I don’t really hate the holiday. I hate all the people getting in my way. For some reason all year long people do other things. At the holidays, they do whatever it is I want to do. For example, … Continue reading
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