• family

    cutting down the Christmas tree

    I didn’t grow up cutting down a real live tree for Christmas. We got ours at the Christmas tree lot and spent a few cold hours twirling trees to make sure we picked the perfect noble fir with no bad…

  • crazy

    the wisdom of a simple sign

    In my classroom teaching experience, we called these signs or warnings a “positive dissuader” … I just call this sign genius. [as seen at Boeger Winery on our recent Christmas tree cutting trip to Apple Hill]

  • lovely

    girls in muppet dresses

      Kermit, Gonzo, Fozzie How absolutely sweet are these mini dresses by Anna Chambers in the spirit of three beloved Muppets? From the Jim Henson Tribute Exhibition – “The Lovers, the Dreamers and Me” by Nucleus.   p.s. if you…

  • yummy

    eggnog isn’t just for drinking: spiced eggnog cake

    Thanks to Duncan Hines for sponsoring my writing. There’s no limit to the baking possibilities, so grab your favorite Duncan Hines mix and Comstock or Wilderness fruit fillings and Bake On! www.duncanhines.com. During the holidays, I always have the urge…