In my ear: Christmas music

Man oh man, do I love Christmas music! As Halloween and Thanksgiving draw closer, I start itching to bust out my embarrassingly large collection of Christmas tunes. But I don’t start listening until the day after Thanksgiving. Nary a jingle bell, I tell you. I love the standards–O Holy Night, It Came Upon a Midnight … Continue reading »

Costume success!

Not only have I figured out a costume for Halloween, but it was something already in my closet. Hurrah! Actually, it wasn’t so much in my closet as in a bag full of costume-ish type items that was sitting in my basement. Most of the stuff in there is from 7-10 years ago so I didn’t think … Continue reading »

Halloween confection.

I found this post on Suburban Bliss via All & Sundry. Can you honestly say you’ve ever seen a more perfect sugary representation of Halloween? I LOVE IT. And now I want a cupcake. Since I will be in town for Halloween this year, I’ll be attending a couple parties that require a costume. Ugh. … Continue reading »

Easter.

Sunday was Easter, and I spent it with my great-aunt, who is a 15-minute drive away from me but whom I have not seen since December. I am a wretched great-niece. However, one of the reasons I enjoy Eunice so much is that she has no patience for guilt, so when we talk on the … Continue reading »

Memorial day.

My roommate put it best this afternoon when she said, “I don’t want this weekend to ever end! When I go to work tomorrow, my life is over.” True, true. This weekend has been full of glorious weather, fun times outside with friends, good food, and lots of delicious relaxing. I love long weekends! I … Continue reading »