Grocery stories are one of my least favorite places. The harsh lights, overwhelming choices, and end displays are all meant to confuse you and to trap you into buying things you don’t need or to keep you from finding the things you do need. And they are always moving stuff around. When I recently discovered … Continue reading Tis the Season to Slow Down
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All I Want For Christmas
What do you want for Christmas? We already have Peace On Earth (for those that look) We already have goodwill towards all (mine and yours for starters). And Joy (it is for the taking) So.... Tell us what you really want....And don't be all Hallmark-y, Ok? Or I don't need anythingish. So boring! Store bought, … Continue reading All I Want For Christmas
Poetically Knocked On My Ass
This is not a Newfoundland. It is my mother's Doberman, Trinket, wearing her leopard coat with a fur trimmed collar. Albuquerque has BIG SNOW and Trinket is not amused even in all her finery. Trinket would not run me over, however, her sister Voodoo the mugger (puppy of older, indulgent parents) is a whole other … Continue reading Poetically Knocked On My Ass
Christmas is Coming
Christmas is coming The geese are getting fat Please put a penny In the old man's hat. If you haven't got a penny, A ha'penny will do, If you haven't got a ha'penny, Then God bless you. When I first moved to Chicago, each morning at my bus stop a man with a big … Continue reading Christmas is Coming
Christmas Eve Magic – The Animals Can Talk
The Animals Can Talk. This is one of my favorite Christmas stories. Listen closely at midnight on Christmas Eve, and you will hear the animals talking....wonder what secrets my campers will tell me? "Christmas Gifts" It was Christmas Eve in the barnyard. Seven ordinary animals had just settled down for the night. It was just … Continue reading Christmas Eve Magic – The Animals Can Talk
Minted Holiday Cards
" Minted is the world’s premier marketplace for independent design. Our mission is to find exceptional artists and designers all over the world and bring their work to consumers who appreciate great design.” Minted web site Every year, I create a decidedly unique Christmas card for my business, Camp-Run-A-Pup. The card features my pups, along with … Continue reading Minted Holiday Cards
Tis’ the Season for Love
Tis’ the Season for Love... I posted on Facebook our tree is done and our house is decorated. I had just settled down with my laptop and a little bottle of cold coke. When what should my listening ears hear? A large crash. Oh Christmas Tree had toppled over, breaking many of our wondrous ornaments. I … Continue reading Tis’ the Season for Love