I woke up this morning and felt like staying in bed, where I could cuddle with that bit of holiday angst that took up residence in the pit of my stomach. Confession: under my covers is the safest place even at 42 years old. I worried about getting the sickness that's going around and all the …
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Sam the Donkey – A Christmas Story I Didn’t Write
This delightful, yet profound Christmas story was written by one of my children on December 17, 2008. I'm still awed at the depth of thought and truth for such a young soul. Sam the Donkey I wish they'd all be quiet! Thought Sam as he made his way to his stable. He had been separated from …
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Giving Grief. A Guide
Don't think my loyalties are incongruous with previous directives because I urged you to be generous in your giving. Gifts have been a part of our modus operandi since our Father's first victory. Here's how it's done, my fiend. Give him innumerable little "benign" gadgets with which to fiddle, so he'll be too busy …
Love, Wrapped Up
It's Christmas time. And as Scroogie as it is to talk about this, most of what my thoughts gravitate toward is... money. I wish it weren't true. I am constantly planning how I can get awesome, appropriate, and unique gifts at the best prices. A fourth generation bargain Betty, I can't resist a thrift …