We have discovered Netflix. This is amazing on two levels: Because we are so low-tech when it comes to anything related to the television set, it’s surprising to all who know us that we know what Netflix is and how to use the Roku remote. And also because we are the last people in […]
Wake Up! It’s Christmas!
These kids were even more excited when they were told this guy would be breaking into their house in the middle of the night. Here’s a confession for you: I’m 52-years-old and I still can barely sleep on Christmas Eve, I get so excited. It doesn’t matter if I know for a fact that […]
Put the Knitting Away and No One Gets Hurt
There’s a time and place for everything and almost none of them are for knitting. On a cold evening, in your own home with no one else around – that’s pretty much the only time knitting is appropriate. I used to take knitting with me to places where other people would take a book […]
Putting the ‘Bum’ in Christmas Album
Why must everyone record a Christmas album? Sure, some people probably should – people like Celine Dion and Michael Buble. But if you’re a rapper or a hip hop or funk artist or were ever cool – ever – you really should steer clear of The Little Drummer Boy or anything with as […]
The Christmas Letter I’m Not Sending
You emptied the dishwasher? I’ll put it in the Christmas letter! I’ve spent the past 25+ years announcing that I’ll never write a form letter to include in my Christmas cards. I love getting them from other people, especially now that everyone has outgrown the need to make up achievements about their children. (Not […]
I’ll Give You Something to Cry About
Have you ever dreaded something and been super excited about it at the same time? That’s how I feel about this week’s upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live. I know they’re going to do something about the John Boehner 60 Minutes interview and I’ll watch it between my fingers. I don’t particularly like John Boehner, […]