Jimmy Kimmel featured a special Charlie Brown Thanksgiving clip the other night. It captures perfectly what I saw during one particular GOP debate. My hat’s off to the people who do the Kimmel Kartoons. This is one of their best. (Despite the title, there’s no mention of Ron Paul in this video.) Update May 11, … Continue reading Kimmel presents updated Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
As best I can remember, this is the first Thanksgiving Day I’ve ever spent by myself. My son and his family decided to go skiing today, which I was delighted to hear; normally he’s too busy working to spend a whole day with his family. Besides, when you get to be my age and have … Continue reading Thanksgiving memories
It occurred to me I’d better get a Thanksgiving Day greeting up now, since some of you may be joining the rush to the stores tomorrow or having to work to accommodate those shoppers. But I’ll be thinking positive thoughts and hoping all of you are having a wonderful, relaxed day, doing whatever floats your … Continue reading Have a safe and happy Turkey Day
Change.org. Ever heard of it? It’s a website where anyone can start a petition about anything. I was drawn there looking for the petition that a Target employee started to protest employees having to report to work on Thanksgiving instead of enjoying the day with their families. Despite some really nasty comments here and there … Continue reading Targeting Thanksgiving
While I’m doing my “Boo, humbug” thing this evening and pretending I’m not home, I hope the rest of you have a very fine spooky time, or whatever it is you like to do on Halloween. And watch out for zombies. I have it on good authority that there’s an overpopulation of them this year, … Continue reading Boo, humbug
Cardinals. Quite possibly my favorite bird. I’ve never lived anyplace that didn’t have cardinals right outside the window. Their cheery song and bright color always bring to mind warm memories of home and family. When I moved to Colorado a few years ago, I was thrilled to finally be near the mountains and close to … Continue reading A cardinal for Christmas
