Out of All The Christmas Books, This Is The One

The most treasured Christmas book, Jolly Old Santa Clause, by Sparke, is a collector’s item. This book captivated the kids as they sat for long stretches of time to watch and see…what happens next at the North Pole.

One Peaceful Spot

What’s left after all the Christmas decorations finally left today. Related posts:The latest:T...I'm thinking of adding a trailer out...

Since We Made The Switch to Artificial

Since we made the switch to an artificial tree, I always try to fill the house with something live,...

Some Might Call Them Opportunists

Some might call those New Yorkers opportunists. But I think of them as being rather thoughtful. To realize, that...

So, This Year, The Dog Wore A Life Jacket

In last summer’s 4th of July Parade, Rosie jumped shipped, and caused us all to panic. So, this year,...

Tonight, I Get To Turn Off My Phone

With one boy, far off and away at college, and another one who stays out late, I always keep...

When Is It Time To Throw Away Christmas Decorations?

I left for no more than 90 minutes, and came home to find one of the three Mr. Wisemen,...

Plenty of Room At The Inn

At Christmastime, we miss one of the greatest miracles of the season. Even though we find ourselves paying attention...

It’s Halloween, and I’m busy reading…

scary books. This post is from 2009, and I still don’t quite feel like it’s Halloween until we pull...