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Christmas mirage Posted on Dec 27, 2018, 11:12 pm
Never going to Beer and Carols again.

Walloped Posted on Dec 23, 2018, 9:12 pm
Christmastime flu. At least I feel less guilty about having not wrapped a single present.

Methodists and their crazy fun ideas Posted on Dec 19, 2018, 10:12 pm
There's nothing quite like singing "O Little Town of Bethlehem" while drinking craft beer beneath a bank of televisions airing college football bowl games.

First Christmas present Posted on Dec 18, 2018, 10:12 pm
Would it be awkward if I gave him something expensive and he gave me a box of assorted Post-Its or something?

Key ring Posted on Dec 17, 2018, 8:12 pm
A lot of shopping going on this week because Christmas always comes sneaks up on me.

Lucky suit Posted on Dec 16, 2018, 10:12 pm
Two more holiday parties scratched off the to-do list.

Paul's plan Posted on Dec 12, 2018, 9:12 pm
The part of the Christmas season when any idea for a present sounds good.

Dear Charles Posted on Dec 10, 2018, 10:12 pm
“By the way, Charles, I have two daughters that are real pretty too. Will that entice you a little?"

Under the trumpet section Posted on Dec 9, 2018, 11:12 pm
Learning more about my mom through a stranger's belongings.

Making everyone less than happy Posted on Dec 6, 2018, 10:12 pm
Bringing people together can be thankless work.

Squirrel Syndrome Posted on Dec 6, 2018, 12:12 am
We both suffer from Squirrel Syndrome, that thing that happens when your thoughts are suddenly interrupted.

So that's a Christmas tree Posted on Dec 4, 2018, 10:12 pm
Perhaps there are ways other than decorations to reopen the place in my heart that is made of tinsel and twinkle lights.

Glad I couldn't dodge the invitation Posted on Dec 3, 2018, 10:12 pm
Frustrating day but a good year.

Snow, cookies, holiday cards--sounds nice Posted on Dec 2, 2018, 9:12 pm
A new blanket of snow, freshly baked cookies and making a holiday card sounds like a perfect winter day...until there's no time to nap.

Cookies Posted on Dec 2, 2018, 12:12 am
The year that Christmas cookies came early.

Enraged sputtering stage Posted on Jan 1, 2018, 10:01 pm
I’d spew about it longer but am still in the enraged sputtering stage.

Furnaces Posted on Dec 30, 2017, 8:12 pm
I inherited by my dad's worry wort syndrome especially is it applies to central heating.

Unbreakable Posted on Dec 27, 2017, 11:12 pm
Coffee with a friend on a cold day.

Binge Posted on Dec 26, 2017, 8:12 pm
Just a recovery day.

Holidays go on Posted on Dec 24, 2017, 11:12 pm
The family get togethers.

One down, two to go Posted on Dec 24, 2017, 8:12 am
Written in the early hours of the 24th about the 23rd.

Gettin' fussy Posted on Dec 22, 2017, 10:12 pm
A full day of Christmas shopping. What could be better?

Dinner party Posted on Dec 22, 2017, 4:12 am
Had I not had to drive myself home, I would have indulged until I could only slur for "another round of Torry."

Establishing terms Posted on Dec 19, 2017, 8:12 pm
Husbands are welcome but we better not go where they clap, sing or an any way acknowledge a birthday.

Dusting plumbing Posted on Dec 19, 2017, 10:12 am
Christmas cleaning

Paved with music Posted on Dec 18, 2017, 11:12 am
Looks like my road to hell is paved with music.

The doorbell rang once Posted on Dec 16, 2017, 11:12 pm
“Eve said you like Diet Coke. Thought you might need one by now.”

Getting used to one another Posted on Dec 16, 2017, 11:12 am
A rough day with the puppy.

Learning the ropes Posted on Dec 14, 2017, 8:12 pm
First day of puppy sitting, otherwise known as How I Got These Scars.

It’s temporary Posted on Dec 13, 2017, 10:12 pm
They’re afraid their adorable little puppy may take to the air one day and sail out of the loft right down to the living room.

Mountains Posted on Dec 12, 2017, 10:12 pm
The difference between the two incidents was in the expression of trust and respect.

On and On Posted on Dec 11, 2017, 10:12 pm
Monday grumps.

Flu Posted on Dec 10, 2017, 5:12 pm
The flu thwarts Holidailies.

Wait, wha? Posted on Dec 6, 2017, 6:12 pm
Months of worry and stress for nothing.

Witness Posted on Dec 5, 2017, 9:12 pm
As it turns out, I stay calm but I don't retain any information.

Enthusiasm and energy Posted on Dec 4, 2017, 9:12 pm
I figured things out one YouTube tutorial at a time.

A pony, of course Posted on Dec 3, 2017, 7:12 pm
Is it really a good gift if it isn't made from plastic?

Recipe for discarding cookbooks Posted on Dec 2, 2017, 10:12 pm
Either the books have to go into the garbage or I have to buy a bigger car.

Christmas calm Posted on Dec 1, 2017, 11:12 pm
When things are stressful it pays to savor the calming moments.