I have always enjoyed spending time with my parents. I am very close with my family, perhaps unusually so; when I was still living with my parents prior to getting married, we would eat lunch and dinner together almost every day. I acknowledge how this is not the norm, especially with most families these days … More Spend time with your loved ones while they’re still here
The day has finally arrived; merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you, my incredibly appreciated readers, and to your friends, families and loved ones, too. Whether you celebrate or not, I hope your day is joyful and warm and filled with all of the things that make you happy. Last night, on Christmas … More Merry Christmas
To answer my own question, for Blaine and me, it was a busy holiday season this year. We went to my grandmother’s house with my aunt and cousins, my parents and my sister on Christmas Eve; on Christmas Day Blaine and I went to my parents to open gifts with my sister and we had … More How was your Christmas?
As many of us are aware, relationships tend to change a wee bit from when they first transpire compared to when they reach the status of being long-term. In the beginning, or ‘honeymoon’ phase of a relationship, if you will, sunshine, rainbows and puppies seem to blossom out of bodily ports and everything is covered … More The danger of getting too comfortable in long-term relationships
Now that all the hype pertaining to Christmas has diminished a wee bit and we’re all well fed and watered, I’m curious as to how everyone celebrated this year. In my family, we normally have a relatively large gathering with my dad’s family and also my mom’s, but obviously, these gatherings didn’t take place this … More Christmas 2020: different, but good
Today is Christmas, and what better way to discuss the significance of this day than with a blog post dedicated to the subject. The countdowns are over, the advent calendars have been eaten, and the day is finally here. There is something rather magical about waking up on Christmas morning. You may feel well-rested, and … More Merry Christmas, you filthy animals
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