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I feel like Santa, making my list and checking it twice. How did all this get so uneven? I have two people with gifts that are missing. Either I hid them so well, not unreasonable considering the move, or I spaced them and never purchased what I had planned. Either way, Amazon is my friend, so is the convenience of internet shopping. Years ago we were limited to what we…

This may surprise you, but I have been accused of having an active imagination. The truth is, I cannot imagine lacking the ability to zoom off to another planet and speak with an alien leader, or have an insightful conversation with a fish. My imagination can run in multiple directions all at the same time inventing characters out of trees, flowers, stars, and even those grumpy planets that are stuck…

Like any couple that has been together for 30+ years, we have special ornaments, lights, and decorations. Some stay safe in their boxes, others need to have a home for the holidays where everyone can see them. Having a new home means finding a new place for everything. You would think with more room the choices would be easier, but no, not really. If we had moved in August, I…