As I was Christmas shopping today, I chuckled to myself when I thought about all of the people who have said (in different iterations) to me, “Cancer is a gift. Look at what you are doing now. You would never have done this if you hadn’t had cancer.” Yes, people have said this. When this… Continue reading Cancer is Not a Gift
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A Little Something Extra – Charles M. Schulz
Today we bought and delivered Christmas gifts for two families whom we have never and probably will never meet. That, to me, is what Christmas is all about.
Gift Guide: Pets
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a little something something for Buzz. Our pet is actually easy to buy for. All he wants is treats. He continues to be (as our old dog trainer referred to him): a plunger. Yes, plunger. We literally have to put water into his bowl of food so that he doesn’t… Continue reading Gift Guide: Pets
Bookworm: Capturing Camelot
My affinity for the Kennedy’s grew leaps and bounds when I met my husband. Why? Because the BOTY (at the time, Boyfriend Of The Year) had an incredible Mom! My future mother-in-law could talk for hours about the Kennedy’s. I always loved finding a new book to share (and discuss!) with her. Sadly, she died… Continue reading Bookworm: Capturing Camelot
Gift Guide: For Him
Shopping for the HOTY (Husband of The Year for new readers) is simultaneously inspiring and mind boggling. In my hunt, I have come across some really fun things that would be super fun to give…though these items won’t be under our tree because the HOTY reads the blog daily (yet another reason I love him).… Continue reading Gift Guide: For Him
Opening – Janice Maeditere
The Silver Linings of Aging
Today is my birthday. There. I said it. Somehow it feels like a confession of sorts. The truth is that I’ve never been a big fan (understatement of the year) of my birthday. I love – absolutely love – other people’s birthdays. Mine? Not so much. When I was single (eons ago), I use to… Continue reading The Silver Linings of Aging
Christmas Bells – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Ultimate Gift
A Silver Lining of my weekend filled with the omnipresent sadness from the Sandy Hook tragedy was learning about Dalton Dingus. Dalton is a 9-year-old little boy dying of cystic fibrosis. His last wish is to receive a record (as in a Guinness World Record) number of Christmas cards before dying. As of this weekend, he… Continue reading The Ultimate Gift
