The Place to Take a Humor Break
Six weeks ago, I awoke to find myself stuck to my living room floor covered in pine sap and tinsel. Two squirrels were giving me the stink eye and clutching their nuts. I felt shock […]
T’was the night before Christmas when I met my partner, Mary Darling, for our Christmas Eve shift in the City of Angels. “Merry Christmas, Darling.” The squad room’s halls were decked. “Feliz Navidad,” replied Darling, […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Delicious cookies ready to bake Hallmark movies on TV 24/7 for all to see When from news we need a break It’s beginning to […]
We’re Jewish. Our husbands are Jewish and our kids are Jewish. We’ve been Jewish for thousands of years. It’s not news to us that we don’t celebrate Christmas. We’ve never had a Christmas tree. Never cooked a holiday ham. […]
My peaceful home has turned to chaos. Why? Because my house is full of adorable Boomer on the Ledge dolls. I created The Boomer on the Ledge doll to accompany my adult picture book – Boomer […]
This would seem a good time to remind you that books are the best Christmas gifts. Yes, even for non-readers: In fact, books owned by people who don’t read are not only great re-gifts, but […]
It is now the middle of December. Those of us who celebrate Christmas and are determined not to be grinches are well into the various rites of the season. Putting Up the Smaller Indoor Christmas […]
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, the spirit of Christmas? When I was young, my notion was so naive. Like many children, I believed Santa and his reindeer flew around the world […]
Let’s face it. Some people hate Christmas music.* Other people hate to sing. If you hate to sing and hate Christmas music, this article is for you. As sure as autumn turns to winter, someone […]
Friends and family, gather near. The time is upon us once again. You patiently endured Thanksgiving. You suffered through Black Friday. You tolerated Cyber Monday. Now the wait is over. Keith’s 2018 Inappropriate Christmas Gift […]