How to Write a Christmas Letter
Write a Christmas letter. Just do it. While it may be the cheesiest thing on earth, it is also fun, easy, and a great way to update your friends and family on your fascinating life. Not to mention,...
View ArticleSuspiciously Calm
Photo: Sister72, Flickr No, this is not my cat. I cannot have a cat right now, but that is another story and we all know how much I am loving my dog… But this cat looks how I feel. Is … Continue...
View ArticleHow Sexy Do You Like Your Santa?
Maybe it’s just me, but when I think Santa I’m not thinking sexy. But then I don’t live in L.A. where an exhaustive two-month search resulted in a single Hunky Santa. Underpaid elves whittled 350...
View ArticleUnique Toys for 2008
Every year Fat Brain Toys recognizes the best-of-the-best in specialty toys. These are quality toys, games, and gifts for children chosen by actual consumers. If you’re looking for something unique for...
View ArticleTrack Santa on Christmas Eve – Toll Free!
Santa Claus is coming and NORAD’s helping you track his journey on Christmas Eve. The toll-free number is for the U.S. and Canada is 1-877-HI-NORAD. Kids and parents can call to find out Santa’s exact...
View ArticleThank You For the Greatest Gift: Reading
Most writers I know write to quiet the voices. But we also write to be read. Thank you so much for reading. This is the greatest gift I’ll receive this year! Merry Christmas! Image Credit: Lela...
View ArticleSuper Amazing Bargain at Expressionary
I slacked off this year and did not send Christmas cards, but next year will be different. Because I’m planning ahead. And I mean WAY ahead. It’s all due to this ridiculous bargain from Expressionery....
View ArticleChristmas in October
The official day this year is Friday, November 25th. That is the day my family is allowed to start singing Christmas songs. I have nothing against Christmas music. I rather enjoy it. But only during...
View ArticlePodcast: Holiday Baking Disaster
I tend to think I can do anything. Most days this type of unreasonable confidence serves me well. And then I try to bake. I recorded this essay, which is included in Blacklisted from the PTA, to remind...
View ArticleMerry Christmas, We Survived the Apocalypse
Obviously I have been avoiding posting anything here until I was sure I’d be around to check the analytics later. And since I am, I want to wish each of you a very merry Christmas, belated happy...
View ArticleCase For the Christmas Letter
My writing career began with the humble Christmas letter. Or, not so humble, as is the tradition. For years I chronicled the noteworthy events of our family at the holidays. I’m not handy with...
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