It’s December! My favorite month of the whole year! I was thinking about it last week and realized this is my first Christmas season as an adult without any serious stress preventing me from fully reveling in the the holiday spirit, and boy am I LOVING IT. I drove around last Friday on various errands […]

Oh, Lily. We’ve had you less than a year and I’m totally smitten with you. Actually, I was totally smitten with you after the first day. Despite the numberous shoes, sunglasses, various articles of clothing and personal belongings you’ve destroyed with those sharp puppy teeth you used to have, we’re just crazy about you. Your […]

When peace like a river attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, thou has taught me to say “It is well, it is well with my soul.” A few years ago, my dad told me that this hymn was the one he wanted played at his funeral. Horrorstruck, I asked […]

I have a sort of weakness for stemware…. the second shelf in our cups/glasses/mugs cabinet has been completely overtaken with various wine glasses. I can explain, though! Sometimes when you visit a tasting room, you’re given a branded wine glass to take home with you, and I can’t help if I have a few of […]