There’s a Butter Dish for That!

The magic of cleaning up leftovers “I’ve got a butter dish for that!” your auntie exclaims as you assemble in the kitchen with the rest of the family who are courageous enough to help clean up this year’s colossal holiday family feast.  At this point in my life, there’s still an older grown-up at aContinue reading “There’s a Butter Dish for That!”

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Capitalism

How capitalism ruined Christmas Black Friday marks the true beginning of the holiday shopping season. Ah, yes. The day that American consumers dream of, setting alarms to wake up extra early, camping out at the door or their local Walmart, all to score a deal on a giant screen TV or some other coveted itemContinue reading “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Capitalism”

Merry Christmas!

I hope this year’s celebration was enjoyable, even if it had to be modified for the pandemic and all of the many circumstances that marked the year 2020. Since my in-laws live next door, they are a part of our quarantine cluster, so the morning was spent per usual for Christmas: breakfast and present openingContinue reading “Merry Christmas!”