As you may recall from an earlier post, I don’t usually get a Christmas tree. But with the world such as it is, and with a local health order forbidding get togethers with anyone outside our immediate household, my husband and I decided that maybe we would indulge in a little Christmas magic and buyContinue reading “Pokey The Murder Tree”
Monthly Archives: Dec 2020
Tis’ The Season to Eat Your Feelings
Winter is here, we’re all locked in the house and we’re getting dangerously low on things to watch on Netflix. Add the looming holiday to the mix and there’s only one thing left to do: eat. Eat all the things. I’m a big fan of poppycock. For one, the name makes me feel whimsical andContinue reading “Tis’ The Season to Eat Your Feelings”
Christmas Movies That Have Nothing to Do With Christmas
Around this time of year, we all do our obligatory Christmas movie watching, as is mandated by holiday law. Everyone has their “must watch” list. Elf, Love Actually, The Grinch, Charlie Brown, etc. I have those as well (have you seen Arthur Christmas? Heartwarming!), but they aren’t the only movies I start jonesing for. EveryContinue reading “Christmas Movies That Have Nothing to Do With Christmas”
How To Wrap a Present
Another Yuletide Adventure First, lay out all the gifts and cue up a good Christmas or Hanukkah movie. Gather snacks, scissors and wrapping paper. Look everywhere for the tape. Why is there no tape? You know you bought some, because last year you did this exact same thing and had to run out and buyContinue reading “How To Wrap a Present”
What Exactly Are We Celebrating?
The holidays always make me feel like a hypocrite. Probably because I am one. I don’t like to agree with sanctimonious religious people (they are the literal worst), but they are correct that I probably shouldn’t be celebrating Christmas or Hanukkah, seeing as I don’t believe in God. And here I am, celebrating both. HowContinue reading “What Exactly Are We Celebrating?”
Melanie Cole 