Fandango’s Dog Days of August #1 – Ireland, September 1990 I’m not sure what makes this month more of a dog than any other month. Meanwhile, the happiest critter in the house is Duke. He’s always happy and usually hungry… Read More ›
Holidays
TODAY IS NATIONAL ASSHOLE AWARENESS DAY!
There has never been a dearth of assholes in our world, but I think this past year has raised it to a level of importance it never previously possessed.The assholes are everywhere! They are the ones who still think the… Read More ›
AN ODD ST. PATRICK’S DAY POST – GARRY ARMSTRONG
St. Patrick’s Day usually is a cause for upbeat feelings around here. But the 2020 version brings no joy. The Coronavirus aka “The Satan Bug” has thrown cold water on worldwide celebrations. Hell froze over in Ireland where all pubs… Read More ›
ROSES FOR THE DAY – Marilyn Armstrong
February 14 – Roses for Valentine’s Day For everyone who celebrates the holiday, happy Valentines’ Day!
WHAT YEAR IS IT? – Marilyn Armstrong
It will probably take me until sometime in March before I know what year to schedule my posts. So far, each post for 2020 has been posted for 2019. After that, I have to find it because I don’t remember… Read More ›
THE YEAR IS NOT NEW…I MEAN THE YEAR IN REVIEW – By TOM CURLEY
It’s that time of the year again. At the end of the year. In more normal times, the time of the year we look back, reflect and get shit-faced drunk on the last day hoping the next one will be… Read More ›
WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR’S EVE?
Who Sang It Best? by Rich Paschall Maybe it’s much too early in the game Oh, but I thought I’d ask you just the same What are you doing New Year’s? New Year’s eve? Wonder whose arms will hold you… Read More ›
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS BY CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE – Marilyn Armstrong
By Clement Clarke Moore ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be… Read More ›
A PERFECT GIFT – Marilyn Armstrong
“I want these earrings, or something as close to it as you can find,” I said, handing him the picture, item number and the website address. The trouble is, my husband doesn’t take orders. If I say I want those… Read More ›
“‘TWAS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND UP IN THE HOLLOWS” – BY KIM HARRISON
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and up in the Hollows . . . ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and up in the Hollows, Solstice bonfires were burning, to toast the marshmallows. The pixies were snug in their stump, even Jenks, Who… Read More ›
THE SURPRISING CHRISTMAS – Rich Paschall
A family plus one holiday tale by Richard Paschall Kyle was coming home for Christmas. He was bringing with him his college roommate. The boys met during freshman year and became fast friends. Somehow they maneuvered the dorm manager into… Read More ›
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES: A PHOTO A WEEK CHALLENGE – Marilyn Armstrong
A Photo a Week Challenge: Christmas Memories From 2003, granddaughter Kaity putting the topper on the tree. Sixteen year later, she is all grown up. Merry Christmas to all!
WINTER IN THE AIR – Rich Paschall
Christmas Every Day, a review, Rich Paschall Every year a heavenly host of stars puts out a Christmas album. Each hopes they will find some success with their versions of well known Christmas tunes. A few will give you some… Read More ›
CHRISTMAS EDITION – SHARE YOUR WORLD – Marilyn Armstrong
Christmas Edition – Share Your World QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK – 12-16-19: Do you enjoy receiving Christmas cards through snail mail? As long as they don’t include a fake picture of a gloriously happy family posed fakely in front of… Read More ›
A TREE GROWS IN UXBRIDGE – Marilyn Armstrong
THE CHRISTMAS TREE FOR 2019 A small tree with tiny lights is the flower of MY day! I have to do a little rearranging of the lights, but it’s such a pretty little tree. I keep it – intact –… Read More ›
A FRIGID DAY FOR SHARING MY WORLD – Marilyn Armstrong
Share Your World on a Snowy Day – 12-3-19 It started snowing yesterday afternoon and hasn’t stopped yet. Sometimes, the snow has been mixed with rain and other times, it has been the “two inches per hour” blinding snow. It’s… Read More ›
