The Maine Thing
I just got back from a week in Maine with my kids. I’d not clapped eyes on them in person for eighteen months, due to various scheduling issues, which was way too long, not doing that again. I wanted to… Continue Reading
Family
Auld and New: Guerlain Spiriteuse Double Vanille
This week both Cinnamon and March have talked about the holidays, the weather and what we do around now- the holiday traditions. I’ve talked about some of this before, and since we have had a slew of (very much needed)… Continue Reading
December, Past and Present
Hey friends! Anita’s still in beatdown/recovery mode from her pinched nerve, and keyboard typing is a no-no right now, so she asked me to take today. So here we are! Let’s talk about any special things you’ve done or are… Continue Reading
Traditions, Old and New
Hey, everyone! When this post goes up, Thanksgiving in the U.S.A. will be a few short days away. Ah, Thanksgiving – that time of year when we gather with family and friends to fall face-first into turkey and all the… Continue Reading
The Queen is Dead, Long Live the King
The news this week has been rightly dominated by the death of Queen Elizabeth. She, as you all know, had reigned for an astounding 70+ years as the Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms. In that time… Continue Reading
Off to Camp Patty!
Hey there! Chances are I’m on a train while you’re reading this! Several years ago, Patty moved back to the Midwest to be closer to family. Anita and I came to visit – Patty’s house is gorgeous, with this awesome… Continue Reading
It’s Been a Year
I guess it’s reflection time, eh? Here I am after Cinnamon’s post, doing the same thing, sorta. I’ve been back here a year; it feels simultaneously like three months and like I never left. I’ll say up front that between… Continue Reading