Mom and Grandma loved to play piano and sing songs together. When Christmastime rolled around, sheet music for the season was displayed prominently on the piano. I've carried on that tradition. Same sheet music and the same old well-worn piano. The love it has seen has left ivory keys and varnish all chipped. But I… Continue reading Jolly old sheet music
Category: Adventures
A fire within warms the heart
It was a silent night. The decorated tree survived yet another dimly lit December's eve. Sing it with me now..."Oh, holy, night, the stars are brightly shining." But damn the furnace seemed to be kicking into high gear. Why, oh, why, did the twinkling stars have to bring along with them the frigid cold? Damn,… Continue reading A fire within warms the heart
A seasonal brain teaser to test your memory
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
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