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The Blackest of Days, or How to Make Shopping Work for You

11.26.2010 · Posted in Holidays

I act like I’m above all of you out there trampling each other today, screaming viciously at each other over the last $5 Barbie or $12 leopard print snuggie with bonus ear warmer, but you should know that I am aware that I’m just the same. Well maybe I’m slightly superior in that tomorrow I’ll ...

I’m Thankful That It’s Over.

11.26.2010 · Posted in Holidays

Well, that’s over with. I suppose you could apply the previous statement to the semester, the year 2010 (almost), or Thanksgiving. Not yet on the writer’s block. I’ve gone on record many, many times with my public disapproval of Thanksgiving. In the past I’ve made some effort to host, to participate, or to politely decline to ...

Mountain Holiday In pictures

12.31.2009 · Posted in Holidays

Slideshow link to follow, eventually. I miss the North Carolina Sky Jack had a hard time picking a favorite truck, but mine was this little Plan firetruck Florida RepreSENT! I really was there. Really. Love that fixed 50mm lens Our snow family was cold. We shared our gear. Our cabin, view from the hill. Michael contemplates his breakfast. Avery, the snow Queen refused to ...

Travelogue, Christmas 2009

12.30.2009 · Posted in Holidays

Dec 20 10:00 a.m.: I traded in our dodge grand caravan after we’d signed the rental contract and everything because I saw a VW Routan in the parking lot and decided I’d rather drive it. This vacation is going to cost  a  house payment and that means I get to drive whatever car I want. Plus Routan ...