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Silver cleaning: much thereof. Also much of keeping of Chihuahuas out of the humans’ way. Chihuahuas are very helpful little critters. Do you know how dirty you and your kitchen can get while cleaning a boatload of silverware plus two very neglected candlesticks? You might never properly imagine the scope if I did tell you, … Continue reading Silver
One thing that I unabashedly hate about the holidays is the eternal question: “Are you ready for Christmas?” I have never known what to answer. Invariably, I say something along the lines of “Oh, I never am,” never until the day actually starts. It seems self-defeating to me to work so hard at the big … Continue reading Christmas goals
My menfolk have installed the Christmas tree (aka the Hanukkah Bush). They do it properly every time! What more can I ask? Then spent much of the rest of the evening doing non-technical things like sitting in front of the fireplace, eating ice cream. And showing Buck how to use YouTube. So, not too typical … Continue reading Down to the deadline
Our friends have long since let us know that, despite my spiritual leanings towards a non-Christian religious tradition, they are going to show up for a huge lunch at our house every December 25th. I have therefore come to the understanding that the dictates of friendship can equal the dictates of a classical spiritual tradition. … Continue reading Getting ready for somebody's holiday
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