Tag Archives: Friends

Four Films Friday (The Historical Romance Edition)

While my husband went to visit his father after Christmas, I took advantage of my “bachelorette” time to see some movies I knew he wasn’t interested in. (source) The setting is Denmark in the 1760s. The basic story line: A … Continue reading

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Love Is The Reason For The Season

Today is the fourth Sunday in Advent. The fourth week of Advent usually is shorter than a full week, but this year it is as short as possible, since tomorrow we will start celebrating  Christmas! Are you ready for Christmas? … Continue reading

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Happy Merry Joy!

I wrote this post on Thursday, before the tragic events in Newtown. I am holding the parents, children, teachers, and friends in my thoughts and prayers–and also remembering others who are facing hard times. It may be too much to … Continue reading

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My Classic Christmas Cookie Recipes

Last weekend I participated in my fourteenth annual Christmas cookie bake-a-thon. It was an unseasonably warm day, so I wore this cute t-shirt that I got from Cafe Press last year: We mix up the cookie selection once in a … Continue reading

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Easy Holiday Card Garland Craft

Our house doesn’t have a good place to display holiday cards. Our fireplace mantel is occupied by an antique sled and we don’t have very many flat surfaces that aren’t occupied by my piles of crap very important papers. When I … Continue reading

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