Perception Or Reality?

Thanksgivings with my family get stranger and stranger as I age.

I Declare My Independance From This Police State

I miss my rights.

It's The Easter Beagle!

This is the first year I haven't slept over on Easter Eve at my parents' house and I'm not entirely certain how that makes me feel.

He Gave Me Flowers That Will Never Wilt - I Keep Them With Me Always

I pride myself in not craving the useless, temporary, consumeristic goods that most people throw about on days like today but sometimes, in moments of weakness, I - too - wish for a flower that I know will die in a matter of days and cost far more than we can afford to throw at something as such.

Two Entirely Different Types Of "Alone"

Her father has died and I have been left alone on New Year's Morning but not nearly as alone as she.

Blink And It Is All Over

How quickly the holidays come and fly by.

It Seems Like Such A Long Time Ago

The smell of the slowly dying Christmas tree reminds me of playing Nintendo when I was little.

As Opposed To Edible "Food-Like" Substances

It is my hope that by having been given a crock-pot for Christmas I shall take it upon myself to cook actual food for myself and my family.

I Haven't The Words

I was nearly moved to tears tonight when my boyfriend's mother (and the mother of my heart) gave me her first edition of Rainer Maria Rilke's Letters To A Young Poet.

Priceless Moments

My favorite moment this Christmas Eve was dancing to Christmas music with my father while Dan and my mother danced together in the kitchen.

Kicking Off Four Days Of Christmas!

Having Christmas two days early is a lot of fun.

They're Ruining One Of My Favorite Times Of The Year!

I cannot wait for the damn "He's The Reason For The Season" season to be over.

Risks Worth Taking

I wished a woman Happy Hanukkah and her face broke into a smile worth a thousand chances of my being wrong about her religion.

Christmas Tree O' Christmas Tree

How does everything look so right in your light?

I'm Thankful For Tastiness

I am so excited about the possibility of Thanksgiving Pancakes!

More Reasons To Hate Westaff

Leave Santa alone.

How Can We Have Waited This Long?

Next year we are carving jack o' lanterns!

Now There Is Something I Can Get Behind

Today is National Chocolate Cupcake Day but as I found this out only a few moments ago I shall have to wait until next year to celebrate.

A Large Gathering Of Pumpkins Is Something To Celebrate

The sight of the annual pumpkin invasion of a local churchyard reminds me that while it does not necessarily feel like autumn, Halloween is quickly approaching.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Watching the embers of a slowly dying fire twinkle like the lights on a Christmas tree from an idealized childhood allows me to drift off in peace.