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As Promised…..hello January

Here's hoping you will behave yourself this year, dear January. Let's be friends, shall we? And for all of you, as I promised-- Yes, my friends, we made it.  Way to go. And while I realize this won't have the impact or cause the excitement that the announcement of American Girl's new Girl of the Year… Continue reading As Promised…..hello January

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if you’re not feeling the whole new year party thing…..

Here it is. December 31. I've been asked so many times, "Big plans for New Year's Eve?" or "What are y'all doing for the Big Night?"  (and they say it just like that, capital letters and all) Ummmm, not so much.  Hope to be in bed before the ball drops. Then there are the well-intentioned… Continue reading if you’re not feeling the whole new year party thing…..

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What Does January Smell Like?

To embrace the seasons, since about October, I have enjoyed a scented candle from time to time.  I have had two big jar candles that I have alternated, depending on my mood that echo the sounds of the seasons, except you know, they smell like the seasons--a Maple Bacon (yes, I'm for real, and it… Continue reading What Does January Smell Like?

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Dear January, You Need an Image Makeover

It's been a long week.  Full of emotional ups and downs.  The kind of roller coaster that leaves you spinning and queasy after.  (Here I am acting like I know what it's like to ride roller coasters.  Right.)  Still, yes, that kind of week.  Laughter and joy, sorrow and tears, worry and fun, peaks and… Continue reading Dear January, You Need an Image Makeover