Who sent the basket? It arrived a few days ago by messenger from a place in Milford. It’s a beauty. Glorious ripe fruit, strawberries and pineapple dipped in chocolate and several big pieces of chocolate including a huge chocolate lollipop… Read More ›
Fandango’s Provocative Question #196 The question is: What was the most unusual, unique, weirdest, or most useless holiday gift you received this year? Please feel free to substitute birthday or other occasion gift if that works better for you. I have… Read More ›
Fandango’s Provocative Question #149 Fandango’s question this week almost induced a migraine. Yes, we definitely spent more money than usual — especially on food. But a lot of that was Owen because he got a bonus at work and he thought… Read More ›
We didn’t do presents this year. As it turned out, I didn’t do presents, but Garry and Owen did. Months ago, I bought three new unstuffed stuffies for the Duke. He got a new fox, an opossum, and something that… Read More ›
“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 ›
Blame it on my upbringing, the peculiar traditions of my mother’s family. We say “I love you” by giving each other stuff. All kinds of stuff. Art, furniture, gadgets, clothing, books, whatnots. We were never a touchy, feely, huggy family… Read More ›
There was a time … long, long ago … when I had traditions. Celebrating Passover. The rituals of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. New Years Eve and New Year’s Day Feasting. The decorating and piling presents under the tree. Carving… Read More ›
Blame it on my upbringing, the peculiar traditions of my mother’s family. B We say “I love you” by giving each other stuff. All kinds of stuff. Art, furniture, gadgets, clothing, books, whatnots. We were never a touchy, feely, huggy… Read More ›
It’s the day before the day before Christmas. Christmas Eve, Eve, as it were. The very last presents are wrapped. All the decorating is done, except for (of course) putting away the paper, putting out the special table decorations. Which… Read More ›
Secret Santa — You get to choose one gift — no price restrictions — for any person you want. The caveat? You have to give it anonymously. What gift would you give, and to whom? Just one? The problem, with gift… Read More ›
A friend asked me why I do this, why I blog. So I asked her why she plays golf. We do what we do because we love it, need it. Or both. Because, despite the fact the many bloggers pretend they… Read More ›
By Hand — What’s the best present you’ve ever received that was handmade by the giver, not store-bought? Tell us what made it so special. I’m not sure what to say. You mean, the lumpy ashtrays kids make in school? The kids don’t even… Read More ›
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