Category Archives: Personal
An “Off” Week
Not a typical week in Real Life, let alone blogging life. My mom is recovering from surgery, and my dad’s heart condition “acted up,” landing him in hospital. Both of my parents are healthy and active (my dad’s heart condition
An “Off” Week
Not a typical week in Real Life, let alone blogging life. My mom is recovering from surgery, and my dad’s heart condition “acted up,” landing him in hospital. Both of my parents are healthy and active (my dad’s heart condition
Alternatives to Christmas
This is part 4 of a 3-part series. Oops! I am feeling like Douglas Adams. Final installment. Here are 20 ways you can opt out of Christmas and enjoy twelve months a year instead of one! 1. Give gifts whenever
Alternatives to Christmas
This is part 4 of a 3-part series. Oops! I am feeling like Douglas Adams. Final installment. Here are 20 ways you can opt out of Christmas and enjoy twelve months a year instead of one! 1. Give gifts whenever
No to Christmas
OK, I say yes to Christmas, but I will play the devil’s advocate here, and lay out a case for not having Christmas. Bear with me! Let’s say you don’t celebrate Christmas, or you’ve decided not to for the first
No to Christmas
OK, I say yes to Christmas, but I will play the devil’s advocate here, and lay out a case for not having Christmas. Bear with me! Let’s say you don’t celebrate Christmas, or you’ve decided not to for the first
How and Why I Celebrate Christmas
Despite my beliefs and my lifestyle changing dramatically over the years, I’ve never had a Christmas-free year. It is always there, tapping me on the shoulder saying, “Resistance is futile!” I’ve never spent December 25 in a culture that didn’t
How and Why I Celebrate Christmas
Despite my beliefs and my lifestyle changing dramatically over the years, I’ve never had a Christmas-free year. It is always there, tapping me on the shoulder saying, “Resistance is futile!” I’ve never spent December 25 in a culture that didn’t
The Mishmash That Is Christmas
This is the first of three posts about Christmas, and I’m going to tackle religion head-on! It’s hard to deny that Christmas is a Christian holiday, and it’s hard to deny that Christmas celebrations have pagan roots. So who is
The Mishmash That Is Christmas
This is the first of three posts about Christmas, and I’m going to tackle religion head-on! It’s hard to deny that Christmas is a Christian holiday, and it’s hard to deny that Christmas celebrations have pagan roots. So who is
Are You in Tune With the Seasons?
I fear that because of my NDD, I am not in touch with the seasons. Seasonal living comes in degrees – six degrees of separation! First Degree: Living off the land Second Degree: Making major changes in your lifestyle depending on
Are You in Tune With the Seasons?
I fear that because of my NDD, I am not in touch with the seasons. Seasonal living comes in degrees – six degrees of separation! First Degree: Living off the land Second Degree: Making major changes in your lifestyle depending on
A Lazy Day Dissected
I look forward to days when I don’t do anything. There aren’t many of them, and they’re in sharp contrast to every other day! Here’s a little rundown of The Days I Have. Work Days – during which I am
A Lazy Day Dissected
I look forward to days when I don’t do anything. There aren’t many of them, and they’re in sharp contrast to every other day! Here’s a little rundown of The Days I Have. Work Days – during which I am
Meet My Hallowe’en Cats
Non-cat folks can skip right over this one! I’ll make it short and sweet. I have two black tortoise shell cats. They don’t get along as well as they appear to in these photos. But isn’t that true of all
Meet My Hallowe’en Cats
Non-cat folks can skip right over this one! I’ll make it short and sweet. I have two black tortoise shell cats. They don’t get along as well as they appear to in these photos. But isn’t that true of all
What Do You Talk About?
My spouse and I have only been married 3 years and we still have lots to talk about. However, I am not sure our daily conversations are completely…normal. I would guess that for a couple who have known each other
What Do You Talk About?
My spouse and I have only been married 3 years and we still have lots to talk about. However, I am not sure our daily conversations are completely…normal. I would guess that for a couple who have known each other
A Week Around the Web
I don’t have any devices with apps on them – I still read websites on a laptop. I bookmark my favourites and don’t use an RSS reader. I am starting to feel like a Luddite! Today I will tell you
A Week Around the Web
I don’t have any devices with apps on them – I still read websites on a laptop. I bookmark my favourites and don’t use an RSS reader. I am starting to feel like a Luddite! Today I will tell you
An Exacting Life 