I always enjoy some of the pictures and videos I see each Christmas.  One year, I blogged about the best 5 Christmas videos.  Those were hard to pick because there are always many good ones released. I viewed this one a few days ago and caught myself smiling throughout.  When you feature a child dealing […]

‘Twas the night before Christmas (12:01 a.m. 12/25) and all through the house (single family, joisted masonry), not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse (thorough pride of ownership and excellent maintenance). The (flame-retardant) stockings were hung by the (contractor-installed) chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there (in spite […]

We like to pause at this wonderful time of year and share our gratefulness and thanksgiving for how blessed we are.  We know many of you face struggles and pain this Thanksgiving and some of you are missing loved ones that were with us last year.  But in looking on the brighter side,  we’re still […]

Well, of COURSE, there is!  With Thanksgiving a few days away, it’s a good time to remember some important safety tips to make sure your holiday is a safe and happy one. In this country, Thanksgiving has a high emphasis on food. Lots of food. And, all too often during the holiday cooking and festivities, […]