And now the traditional “let’s see how I did with my yearly goals” post.
1. Read the Bible.
Well, I got through the Old Testament. So I guess that leaves the New Testament for 2009.
2. Drink 3 glasses of water per day.
Pardon me while I laugh myself silly. No. But I did get in at least [...]
Archive for December, 2008
2008 – Complete
Posted in Uncategorized on December 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Best Books of 2008
Posted in Uncategorized on December 31, 2008 | 4 Comments »
After the success of last year’s Best of the Books post I thought I’d squeeze this one in just under the wire in the last few hours of 2008. Again, these are the best books that I read in 2008, not necessarily the best books ever or the best new books of 2008. Hopefully you’ll [...]
Christmas on New Year’s Eve
Posted in Uncategorized on December 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Let’s finish up C x3 so that I can move along to the new year tomorrow! I believe when I left off yesterday the cookies were cooked, the stockings were hung and the tree was trimmed.
By Christmas Eve everything was very traditionally festive.
Everyone was gathered, anxiously awaiting the arrival of Robert. Due to the [...]
Cape Cod Christmas
Posted in Uncategorized on December 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
On to the pictures from the Cape Cod Christmas. Or “C x3″ as someone near and dear to me insists on calling it.
Santa’s sleigh as it traversed the East Coast.
The Christmas closet. Obviously where Santa stores the toys, or whatever.
The Driveway Defender dealing with the “blizzard” that interrupted Laurence’s flight. Not to worry, he found [...]
And We’re Back
Posted in Uncategorized on December 29, 2008 | 4 Comments »
And we’re back, safe and sound and a little bit chilly in Dublin. I have no idea what is going on with me today – we came in at 5am, I took a three hour nap and I’ve been up all day. But in that time I’ve only been hungry for half of a croissant [...]
The Christmas Spirit
Posted in Uncategorized on December 13, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Your Christmas Spirit Level: 75%
Your Christmas spirit is almost as big as Christmas itself. Christmas is definitely your thing.
You celebrate Christmas with enthusiasm. You love every minute of the holidays.
Your Christmas spirit is inspiring to everyone who runs into you during the holidays.
You make everyone’s day just a little bit brighter. And that’s what the [...]
I So Want To Go
Posted in Uncategorized on December 13, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I’m a grown woman.
I hold a postgraduate degree.
I’m married.
I have a career.
I pay rent and utilities.
I even have my very own medical specialists.
Yet this still made me want to jump up and down and clap my hands.
Which obviously just proves that I’m a grown woman with a sense of whimsy and exquisite taste.
I so want [...]
Colonial Christmas
Posted in Uncategorized on December 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Everyone seems worried that I haven’t been to Colonial Williamsburg yet this trip – but I have! And I have the Colonial Christmas pictures to prove it.
A few historically correct decorations.
And a few lovely fruity wreathy things.
Random oxen in the street.
A uncovered carriage for the almost posh tourists.
And the Governor’s Palace all decked out.
Modern Fatherhood
Posted in Uncategorized on December 10, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I just saw this commercial for the first time and it cracked me up.
If only Ed had brought home a set of pom poms…
Homepages Now Available
Posted in Uncategorized on December 9, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I’m delighted to announce that Homepages: Tales from the Irish Blogosphere is now available, and not just because I have an essay included in this anthology. No, while this post may be a slightly shameless vehicle for self promotion the majority of importance is because the proceeds of every purchase of Homepages will be donated [...]
