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
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Happy Cat-mas to all | For Animal Lovers
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This is a disgusting and graphic post about my last few days of ill cats presented in a lighthearted way that disguises my craziness. Hopefully. Nothing can take the magic out of holidays like illness, especially the messy kind. As … 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
The baton has been passed
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There is a new torch-bearer — someone who is worthy of protecting the Holy Grail. What is the Holy Grail you ask? My mother’s strudel recipe! My mother was a great cook. She came from a line of women who … 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
What happened to stylish neutrals?
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Remember back in the old days when everything that was made for household use was kitsch-y? Things like tissue boxes and even paper towels had homey motifs printed on them. Motifs like apples – remember when everyone had apple stuff … Continue reading
Things that make you scratch your head
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A few years ago I changed my face dermatologist because of “production line” appointments but they haven’t taken me off of their email list. Not a problem. I no longer use their products but I like to see their specials and … Continue reading
Brazilian dining rodizio style
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Last night we went out to a new local restaurant. It was one of those Brazilian affairs where you help yourself to a buffet. Then just when you are ready to take your first bite of salad, you are assaulted … Continue reading
The calm before the storm
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Here in southeastern Pennsylvania we are awaiting our first snowstorm of the season. The first one is always magical. It brings a beauty about it and covers all the ugly brownness of a fall completed. As always, I am conflicted. … Continue reading
