Christmas lights – it only took 23 years

I've been talking about hanging Christmas lights on our house for 23 years. I love the way they look during the holidays. But I always heard "it's too much work" or "it's too expensive to pay someone." So I've been living with lights on bushes or around windows. Which is *fine*. Then, last night, I … Continue reading Christmas lights – it only took 23 years

Christmas 2019 – San Francisco

Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve United Airlines alerted us via text that the first leg of our flight to San Francisco was delayed. We now departed Wichita at 11 a.m., instead of 9 a.m., which the boys thought was a better time anyway – more time to sleep. Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day Not much … Continue reading Christmas 2019 – San Francisco

Pet peeve #27: “Happy holidays from [insert company name]”

*Bah humbug alert* There's a standard holiday greeting procedure that needs to stop: The generic business holiday e-card greeting. I'm not talking about retail holiday emails with coupons, "e-cash," discounts, etc., I'm talking about a holiday greeting via e-mail. , And the worst culprits seem to be organizations that provide professional services. Or it could … Continue reading Pet peeve #27: “Happy holidays from [insert company name]”

Thanksgiving 2019

Thursday, Nov. 28 Thanksgiving dinner was at our house this year - which means... steak, salmon, chicken, mashed potatoes, fruit salad, mac-n-cheese, fresh veggies + hummus, rolls, pumpkin pie and ultimate chocolate cake. What we're thankful for this year: Parents and coaches who don't yell at referees. Kitty litter, 1030 oil and charcoal. Boys that … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2019