Here are some scenes from the last 24 hours in the Countdown. I realized that Mr. Clause has been doing some extra shopping. So after the one holiday party I was invited to was over yesterday, we headed to the mall. I decided Sweet Caroline had a deficit and I got the bright idea for…
It is the fourth Sunday of Advent. I am sitting under the red plaid blanket that was draped over the living room chair I claim as “mine.” On the one that belongs to my better half is another festive blanket, a heating pad and a massage pad purchased for him years ago by our son….
I have an announcement that I think will make us all feel better. Drum roll, please. I stuffed the stockings and everyone is pretty much even. I can sense the applause. Thank you. Only the chief elf in any Christmas production understands the relief with which I went to sleep last night. So for today…