Category Archives: Christmas

What’s the Rush?

It’s taken me just about 5 decades of my life to accept the fact that no matter how hard I try, I will always be “down to the wire” in getting ready for Christmas. There are only a certain number … Continue reading

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HoliSmoosh

I remember as a young girl, autumn and winter holidays were unique and spread out with anticipation.  Halloween was a time to don our smelly plastic masks that made breathing and seeing a challenge but created instant face-sweat while mom … Continue reading

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