Archive for December 2010
Where Did It Go?
It occurred to me this weekend that Christmas is the ultimate parenting analogy. There’s all the excitement, the bustling about and the anticipation. And then the big day comes and no matter what you think, you’re never quite prepared. You wake up at an ungodly hour, you’re tired, your hair is a mess, and there’s…
Read MoreThis, That, and the Other
Hey there! It’s been a crazy few days — there was the making of the sugar cookies, followed promptly by the eating of the sugar cookies (see that sneaky little hand in the top of the photo?) followed by a fever pitched frenzy that I’m not sure we will survive. I may need to find…
Read MoreYou're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Editing, Actually
I have a set playlist for the holidays when it come to movies. Every year, my husband and I kick off the season by watching Home for the Holidays the night before Thanksgiving. (If you haven’t seen it, watch it next year — it will make your holidays seem blissful by comparison.) Then, in no…
Read MoreTemptation
So. Last week I went to a book signing featuring Julia Glass. She was lovely and funny and professional and I came home with a signed copy of The Widower’s Tale. (That means I won’t be lending it out. Sorry. No, don’t look at me like that. Go get your own.) Anyhow, the bookstore was…
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