For tomorrow we shall all die(t). As we approach the end of the holidays and the beginning of 2014 it's only appropriate to ring out the old year in style. After all, on New Year's Day most of us will attempt to turn over a new leaf and get our lives - and waistlines - back in order. More on that later this week. For now I will dress to the nines and enjoy one last party this year.
Read MoreMy better half and I had a lovely little Christmas. He has had to work long, hard hours this month so I surprised him with a nice dinner on Christmas Eve.
Read MoreIt's here; the most wonderful time of the year. The time of year when everybody's doing what I do best - shopping! I want to encourage you to give small businesses, both locally and on the 'net, your support by shopping with them this season.
Read MoreI'm not sure Thanksgiving is even a necessary holiday anymore. It seems to have devolved into an excuse to stuff our faces, fight with relatives, watch football, and pillage retail establishments. Don't get me wrong. I'm not condemning any of the above activities but I fail to see what any of them have to do with being thankful.
Read MoreWell, I tried. This is the first time I've attempted to dress up for Halloween in years. Things didn't exactly go as I'd planned. In hindsight, I think the reason this was a fail is because I didn't do nearly enough planning.
Read MoreHappy Halloween. As I write this it's pouring rain with promises of worsening weather to come. I had planned on dressing up rather elaborately for Halloween but I'm not sure if I'll be able to do so without looking like a drowned rat.
Read MoreI never dress up for Halloween. However, I thought it might be appropriate to do so this year. I had a general idea in mind so I went to Party City to see if I could find anything that suited my purpose.
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