Here it is, in a nutshell. The holiday in review. It's way too easy to discuss what goes wrong, falls short of expectations, turns out an utter disaster. The bigger challenge is to mull over what goes exactly right. Here are few moments, not in any particular order. No. 1: Getting out the decorations. This … Continue reading Holiday Highlights
Month: December 2012
In Praise of Pumpkin
This is not my favorite time of year. Largely, my humbug attitude comes from a decade of working retail. That'll take it out of you. I also happen to find the sight of small colored lights in the night hopelessly depressing. Sure, they warm my heart and make me feel a pang for the human … Continue reading In Praise of Pumpkin