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Normally, we create our own Christmas cards. I will often buy something that looks nice, sign them, and ship them off to friends and relatives. We’ve done a newsletter or two, usually after big changes in our lives, like getting new jobs or moving. This year I decided to go high tech (as I should,…
Many years ago, I did a poll here for the best and worst gifts you’ve ever received. The answers tickled me. So, what were the best and/or worst gifts you’ve ever received. My best: my wedding ring in the shape of Queen Elizabeth’s crown My worst: I can’t really remember, because I usually return them.…
(because real work is too hard) Part the first I was dressed all in cotton, from my head to my feet,And my clothes were all tarnished with flour and sweets.A bundle of gifts I hauled from the trunk,And I looked like the homeless hoarding my junk. My eyes, how they drooped! My dimples how sallow,My…
And all through the house, every creature was stirring, especially the mouse. (Computer, that is). The stockings are hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that something would soon appear there.The children are restless, about to unwind,While visions of vacation days dance in their mind. And pa in his sweats, and I in my robe,Shopped…
We ventured to the giant mall yesterday to do the rest of our Christmas shopping. After eating lunch and walking around for about 20 minutes, we decided to go home and shop online. Things I hate about shopping at the mall: 1. It’s crowded.2. It’s giant and requires a lot of walking to get from…
The Geeky family is wallowing in the sloth and fullness of the season, which means things have been pretty good. Electronics reigned supreme again this year, with a new iPod and cellphone for Geeky Boy, who’s realized the costs of those two habits are going to eat up most of his allowance. Geeky Girl is…
Update: The item I wanted–canceled. Note to online sellers: if an item isn’t in stock, don’t sell it on your website. Duh. Their consolation: we didn’t charge your credit card. Normally, I’m not running around at the last minute buying stuff. I don’t like shopping and so I try to dispense with it as quickly…
I watch this movie every Christmas, sometimes twice. I remember when TNT used to show it every day for the two weeks leading up to Christmas. The first time I saw it all the way through was the Christmas after my sister died. I was staying at my then boyfriend’s house. The emotion of it…
No wonder box stores (I’m looking at you Target) are suffering. Their online counterparts suck. I’ve order two things–important things–for Christmas. The same day I ordered several other things from places like Amazon, Honeybaked Ham, and Overstock.com. I have tracking numbers for all of those items. A couple have already arrived and a couple more…
We’re tracking Santa via Google Earth this year. It’s really cool. Check it out. Please consider donating to my efforts in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure
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