We began our day tramping through a field hunting for a Christmas tree. As always, we picked the perfect one. This year's definition of "perfect" is about 5'6" tall and rather elegantly thin. (Whatever the hell that means.) It shouldn't take too long to decorate. Yesterday was also the 10th annual Winter WonderLark celebration, complete … Continue reading Make your own traditions
Month: December 2015
5 Things that got me hot in December
• A visit to the Hot Yoga Spot. After months of not managing to get to a Bikram class, I finally made it to the newest HYS location in East Greenbush this week. It was truly 75 minutes of blissful hard work and I am so happy that there is yet another location and schedule … Continue reading 5 Things that got me hot in December
Imagine
Can you believe it has been 35 years since John Lennon was murdered? It just doesn’t seem possible that so many years have passed since the music world lost one of its most influential artists and many of us lost our innocence. I don’t think I’ll ever forget lying in bed that night and hearing … Continue reading Imagine
The meaning of Mass
There are some words in the English language which have so many meanings that they are impossible to accurately interpret without context. "Mass" is one of those words. I suppose my first definition of mass would have been religiously based, mass as a noun, as a destination on Sunday mornings and holidays like Christmas Eve. … Continue reading The meaning of Mass
How Asheville became Nashville
If you said "by adding an N," you'd be on the right track. An N as is No way, Not possible, Never happening and Not since you bought that wine bar. You see, the girls and I decided months ago that a road trip between Christmas and New Year's Eve to Asheville seemed like the … Continue reading How Asheville became Nashville
Giving (up) Tuesday
I understand the meaning of Giving Tuesday and respect it. I did a little holiday shopping last night which will benefit a local animal rescue agency as my way of giving. It was a small thing to do, but in the same way that I don’t limit myself to a single day of giving thanks, … Continue reading Giving (up) Tuesday
