Holiday Life Lessons From Ebenezer

It was on this day in 1843 that Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol was first published. The first run of 6000 copies was sold out by that Christmas Eve. I have read A Christmas Carol every year since 1982. It got me to thinking about the life lessons one can glean from the story. … Continue reading Holiday Life Lessons From Ebenezer →

Holiday History

I have a few holiday traditions that I keep up with every year. Many of those include Christmas movies or TV specials. Watching those certainly help get me in the spirit. It was on this day in history that two of my "must watch" shows first debuted. It was 61 years ago - December 6, … Continue reading Holiday History →

A Holiday Tradition Since 1982 (Spoilers Ahead)

“Marley was dead: to begin with” … so begins the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. It was originally titled: A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas. It was published on this day (December 19) in 1843. The first edition was completely sold out by Christmas Eve (that’s less than a week!). … Continue reading A Holiday Tradition Since 1982 (Spoilers Ahead) →

Book Recommendation: A Man Called Ove

With each book I read by Fredrik Backman, the more I like him. I just finished A Man Called Ove, and it was so good. I kind of held off on reading this one because I heard people say how sad it was. Were there some sad parts, yes, but life is not always happy. We all go … Continue reading Book Recommendation: A Man Called Ove →

October 15 is National Grouch Day

Today just might be my day! According to the National Day Calendar: National Grouch Day on October 15th sends out notices to all the grouches of the world to be their truest grouch. If you are a grouch, today is your special day. According to Sesame Street Magazine, the day celebrates all grouches and their … Continue reading October 15 is National Grouch Day →

A Novel Idea

One of my favorite places to hang out is the library. Last week, my oldest son asked if we could go there so he could look up some things for a homework project. While he was working on that, I naturally started browsing. I always start in the New Fiction/New Non-Fiction section. By doing this, … Continue reading A Novel Idea →

Back in Time?

All writers get writer's block. I am hardly a "writer", but sometimes stare at the blank page and wonder what to write about. Since I began blogging, I have stumbled on blogs written by others who share some of the same interests as me. I have followed blogs that feature movies, TV, music, nostalgia, positive … Continue reading Back in Time? →

Keeping Christmas All The Year

Well, the Christmas presents are now opened. The music books with Christmas Carols are now back up on the shelves and the Christmas music on the radio has abruptly ceased. It is painfully obvious that Christmas is over! I have never understood how these radio stations that go "all Christmas music" LONG before Thanksgiving, can … Continue reading Keeping Christmas All The Year →