Tag: Holidays-

  • The Promise of a New Year

    Tomorrow marks the first day of another new year. I would have liked to write something meaningful and wise about the changing of the calendar, but the truth is, I got nuthin’. I’m just rather glad to see the back end of 2016, to be honest. While the year certainly had its high points (one…

  • Overdue posts and holiday wishes…

    The year is almost over, and I can’t say I’m sorry to see it go. While there have been things to celebrate (one daughter got married, another engaged…woo! 🙂 ), it has definitely been…challenging…as it has been for many. With that in mind, I’m sending out wishes to you all for a gentle holiday season.…

  • Happy New Year!

    Wishing you everything good in 2016…thank you for being a part of my life! 

  • Tuesday Tidbits

    The final countdown to Christmas is on! With just two days left until I serve up the turkey and all its fixin’s to the family (we’re doing a Christmas Eve dinner this year), here’s what life looks like: What I’m not doing this week: Around this time last year, I had two special events going on…

  • Breaking with Tradition

    Today is Thanksgiving here in Canada. (Happy, happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians!!!) For the past 23 years in my house, that has meant a minimum of two days of preparation leading to a full turkey dinner for family (and frequently friends). It’s a production and a half that begins with a trip to…

  • Happy World Book Day!

    Don’t you just love that books have earned their very own global celebration? Me, too! So how are you planning to celebrate? 🙂

  • Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Or, as we prefer to think of it around my house…Happy Good-Excuse-for-Chocolate Day! 😉 Any big plans for romantic celebrations out there? I’ve been told I need to make myself scarce for the afternoon while hubby & daughter carry out a secret agenda. I can’t wait to find out what they…

  • New Year, New Resolve

    The last day of 2014 has dawned cold and bright in my part of the world. The sun is shining and there’s barely a skiff of snow on the ground…a far cry from last year when the weather kept planes–and holiday travelers!–grounded for days. I’m hoping, of course, that this is a positive omen and we…

  • The Fluidity of Traditions

    Happy Monday! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful holiday (assuming you celebrate)…or at least a great last week! Things were a little crazy around here, hence the sound of crickets you may have heard where my blog was concerned…oops. 😉 I don’t know what it is about me and the Christmas season, but no matter…

  • From My Reading Corner to Yours…

    Wherever you are and whatever you celebrate, I hope you have a safe, warm, and wonderful holiday! Hugs and much love,