On the weekends, I like to sleep in. Who am I kidding, that's a lie. Ask anyone (aka, MR.). I can't ever sleep in. You'd think it would be possible in an empty nest - with no kids to wake me, no obligations appointments things to pick up, but NO - Not with cats who… Continue reading The day the cats decided the tree shall come down
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Empty nesters’ 24 hours of Christmas leads to dieting
The night lights are out on another Christmas for our family's history books. So here I am on the other side of a few too many cookies and good cheer. Back to the eerie quiet of the empty nest. I'm checking out the aftermath of how Christmas came and went in 24 hours. WTH?! How… Continue reading Empty nesters’ 24 hours of Christmas leads to dieting
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
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