Archive for December, 2006



The “UP” side of Christmas

Published on December 28, 2006

I had all 3 of my children here at home for Christmas Eve, the time when we all gather together.  Jim and Lorri were here with their 4, Brian came down on Saturday and Kate.  Sadly for us, the wee boys were with their father.  We spent time with each other in the afternoon, while […]


It’s Christmas Eve morning, and all through the house…..

Published on December 24, 2006

I hear various levels of snoring.  Paul hits the deepest notes, Brian makes a sound now and then, Sophie Poodle is making the most annoying sound of all of thm (Kate is making none that I hear).  The furnace is huff-chuffing along, churning up the January bill.  The coffeemaker makes an odd “clearing it’s throat” noise […]


A family tradition, carried through one more year.

Published on December 22, 2006

This is an old story, often told in the family, for years and years.  For those of you who have heard it before, out of respect, keep your mouths shut and listen once again.  Show respect.  Remember. When I was a little girl (1200 years ago) Mom had a large, dark pine buffet in the […]