Today I have a challenge for your brain. Wait, what, why? Isn't there enough stress during this time of year? Yeah, yeah, yeah, but, hear me out. It's important to check your memory status as you age and compare it with your memory status when you're undergoing stress. So, yes, I'm convinced you're up for… Continue reading A seasonal brain teaser to test your memory
Category: Adventures
An elf guided lesson on photographing Christmas lights
The sound of plastic and paper rustling in the other room broke the silence of my blog writing today. Grr...feeling all Grinch-like I grabbed my camera and dashed to the other room before the culprit disappeared. Those damn cats better not be in the tree... I threw on all the lights and what should appear...… Continue reading An elf guided lesson on photographing Christmas lights
A tale of a busy tiny lichen elf
Ah, yes, it's that time of year. Time for snow toys and lichen elves to appear. All it takes is the magic of the first wet snow to bring out the creative process. Snow covered the ground enough for Mr. to blow the driveway for the first time this season. He always looks like a happy… Continue reading A tale of a busy tiny lichen elf
Our artificial break-up is a success
Since November 23, we decided it was time to give it a try. We did it, after 29 years of artificial commitment, we broke up for this holiday season. Yep, we're done (at least, for this year we are). We're not going to put up with stiffness, years of dust, or ho-hum feelings of the… Continue reading Our artificial break-up is a success
Mama’s climbing back on the BuJo sleigh in December
Man, o', Man, it's December 1st. For the next 30 days, I've got SOOOOOO much to do, I think I need a new challenge for Maself to keep it all straight. Don't believe me on Ma long list of stuff to get done? Well, folks, go ahead and take a seat and settle right on into… Continue reading Mama’s climbing back on the BuJo sleigh in December
The day after my birthday dinner
It happens every year - my birthday, that is. (Oy...we're on Day 3 or 4 of mentioning it, I'm suspiciously sounding like a narcissist...Yikes!) It's my blog, I can write whatever I want. So there. And yes, it was my birthday yesterday. Anyhoo...after a grueling day of work, I celebrated my birthday with Mr. who… Continue reading The day after my birthday dinner