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Though I’m far from finished, The Christmas Decorating Kickoff has begun. And I have several really good excuses to justify my actions. It’s getting darker earlier. I moved my chair [...]

It’s funny. I have a few plants of Mom’s that I have babied since she passed away 2 years ago. I have yet to figure where I can put all my plants inside so for the time being, they [...]

There are names that roll off the tongue. I had an art teacher in grade school named Fanoula Vidalakis. Our travel agent’s name is Cristina Battaglia. Both names are so musical! Some names, [...]

I’m beginning the new year with a Nerd Alert! The saying, ‘All that glitters is not gold’ was not original with Shakespeare who twisted a phrase by a French monk, Alain de [...]

Do you remember where the phrase, ‘Missed It By That Much!’ comes from? It was a corny show, but I loved ‘Get Smart’. I’ve used that saying through the years for my [...]

Music has always been an important part of our lives, especially at Christmas. In my childhood, we would gather around with me on the piano and my brothers on guitars and sing Christmas carols. [...]

I’ll be showing more ornaments from my ‘Memory Swag’, but I’m using this one as a starting point. It was from the first year Ronald and I were married. Ronald was a second [...]

Like nearly every decoration in my house, there is an object lesson just waiting to jump into a visitor’s understanding. This year, my hearth has a trio of large decorations. Behind my [...]

My friend, Marjorie, was one talented lady. She set a wonderful example for me in so many ways. Yet, in so many ways I could not get what she tried to teach me! When she and her family moved from [...]

I have a few manger scenes that are specifically for kids. This one usually had some creative additions among its cast. Some years, HeMan and Sherra have been added along with a My Little Pony. [...]