The writers strike. Oh, it hurts.

OK. I’ll admit it. I’ve been watching “Duel” and “Clash of the Choirs.” I’m a rube. (Also: Michael Bolton! Button your shirt! Sheesh! And country music guy! Just stop it, OK! I’m not amused.)

But this ad reminded me that there is good television out there. And it’ll be back on the air soon! Woo-hoo!

My little literalist


“I love to paint!”

Poppy told me that over and over again as she crafted her latest work: “Daddy and Some Green Stuff.”

The narrative as she applied the “Daddy” portion of the painting (that big, dark splotch on the left): “Poppy loves her daddy. He’s such a good daddy.”

Thankfully, she didn’t paint her face green this time. She did, however, just come out of the bathroom saying, “That’s OK! It’s just water!”

Oh dear.

Why, no! Martha Stewart didn't help decorate!

Christmas Tour

I’ve always loved Christmas, but I’ve been feeling very Grinchly this year. I think I’ve narrowed the reasons down to three:

  1. It’s been far too warm here for any Christmas spirit. At least, it was too warm until this weekend. Now it’s delightfully and bitterly cold.
  2. Most of our Christmas stuff is in storage at my Dad’s house. (Long story.)
  3. I’ve done most of my Christmas shopping online. Thus, nary a shopkeeper has wished me a Merry Christmas.

We tried to boost the holiday spirits last night with a trip to see the county-sponsored Christmas lights at a local park. But guess what! They ended the festivities on Saturday. Christmas spirit? Not so boosted.

So I was delighted today to find that BooMama is hosting a holiday tour of homes today. It brings together two of my favorite things: Christmas decor and peeking inside admiring other people’s homes.

In the interest of fairness, I’ll give you a peek into our home, too! Here it is, in all its festive glory.
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