So, now that everyone in my house is back at work and school, my plan is to de-Christmas the house before the weekend. I don't mind doing this task alone. This way, I don't have to explain my tears while taking the balls off the Christmas tree in my bedroom... it's just so pretty, and I love gazing … [Read more...]
January.
Today is the first day since before Christmas that everyone is back to school and work. The house is quiet again, and I feel like I can get back to my regular life.Like writing, amongst other things.A winter cold made it's way through everyone in the family - just sniffles and wee coughs for the … [Read more...]
Sing It With Me…
I just had to share this little ditty flying around the net lately, since everyone knows and loves this song, and I think just about everyone loves this girl, too. Zooey Deschanel is on fire lately - she gets props for her quirkiness more and more all the time... let's hope her ever-growing … [Read more...]
What To Do When Your House Is Fat.
My sister had a small fire in her condo about a week before Christmas. She's perfectly well - all is fine, though singed in a few areas, and her bathroom will need a complete overhaul, as well as new paint throughout.As she is now preparing for the insurance and repair people to come into her space, … [Read more...]
A Weight Lifted
You've been through some tough times with me here these past few years. My mother's illness and death, the breakdown of my marriage, my return to full-time work and moving to a new home with my girls. I would say it's been like a roller-coaster, only it hasn't. For the longest time, it was like … [Read more...]
Got A Story To Share?
Psst... Yes you. Have you "liked" the Deflate the Elephant on Facebook yet? Everyone should. But, have you uploaded a picture to the mosaic? Do it, and add a few words about how you can stop someone from drinking and driving - perhaps in the past, or even plans you have this year to … [Read more...]
The Holiday Wrap-up.
I never buy gift bags... I rather enjoy wrapping gifts.My father taught me some of the finer points when I was young - about how to start by folding the cut edge over first, to make a neater edge before taping... about keeping lines straight, and making your patterns line up correctly, whenever … [Read more...]
Just Read The Label.
I keep asking Ava Scarlett what she wants for Christmas... kids at this young an age tend to change their minds. A lot.So, besides ballet things, and Calico Critters, today she gave me a new item for her list.Me: So, what would you like for Christmas, again?She: Well, I think I'd liiiiiiike... some … [Read more...]
Hanukkah: A Time For Miracles, Doughnuts And Potato Pancakes
Ok, I admit it. The majority of traditional Jewish foods are an acquired taste. Unless you were brought up to eat foods like chopped liver, matzoh, gefilte fish (boiled fish loaf!), and kishka (breading stuffed into cow intestine), chances are you never will. And while there are some foods that … [Read more...]
But, What About Santa?
Oliver is pensive lately. He's got Christmas on the brain, and he's constantly rethinking his wish list, plus trying to make heads or tails about whether Santa really exists or not... I can practically smell his grey matter scorching. Over the years, we've covered why all the mall Santas are … [Read more...]
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