Today is Christmas, but it feels more like spring. Right now, just after 4 pm, it’s 77°F. I’m wearing shorts and a sleeveless shirt, and honestly, I’m still feeling a little warm. Most of the time, it’s cool or cold here at Christmas, but once in a while, beach weather attacks, and we get a…
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The Duality of Christmas
As an adult, Christmas is more emotionally complicated than it used to be. There’s a duality to the season that can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’ve lost loved ones or you’re alone. I love Christmas, I always have. I love the joy, family time, food, lights, music…basically all of the things associated with…
Christmas Eve Eve
‘Twas the night before Christmas Eve, Christmas Eve Eve you will. The house is quiet, and I’m making a list of a few things I’d like to get done in the morning. I spent part of the day running errands. I got a later start than I planned, and errands took longer than I hoped…
Meet Our Elf on the Shelf, Kiddle
Kiddle has been a member of our family for quite a few years now. When we got him, both kids were young enough to enjoy him and now our youngest is 18. Kiddle has always been pretty awesome, bringing gifts or getting into a little mischief. We all enjoyed seeing what he’d get into next.…
Christmas? Romance? Yes Please!
Since before Thanksgiving, I’ve been working my way through Netflix’s catalog of Christmas Romance Movies. They’ve been adding them left and right, so many that I can’t even begin to make it through them all. I’ve always loved Christmas Romance, whether drama or romcom. There’s just something so cozy about sitting down to a Christmas…
Dear December
Dear December, It’s been ages since we saw each other last, a year to be exact. Here you are again, as steady as can be, punctual, considerate, dependable. You mark the arrival of festivals, holidays, lights, music, plays, parties, gifts, and all sorts of merriment. There’s an excitement that fills the air, anticipation for both…