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Ho Ho Hold on a Minute…

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Let me ask you, have you recently been mistaken for Santa (or Mrs.) Claus?

1222santa-on-the-scaleAre random kids jumping on your lap, telling you what they want for Christmas and that the have “good” all year?

Do people ask you where you parked your sleigh?

Are you shoes caked with crusty reindeer poop?

Are elves following you?

Are you unusually jolly?

When you laugh does anyone point and say “Hey look, a bowl full of jelly!”?

Yeah, there’s a lot of that going around this time of year.  And I can help you avoid further embarrassment and confusion.

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Thanksgiving UN-stuffing

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

 

The great day of eating yourself sleepy, giving thanks for all our blessing is nearly upon us.  If you recall, last year I adopted a particular Thanksgiving eating strategy that I think I will make a tradition.  You can re-check out that article here:  Happy Thanksgiving: "F" Moderation .  Read it, then come back here…

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Thanksgiving at my house is slightly more civilized,
I mean we do not allow babies at the table.

But before you drown yourself in gravy, bury your self in mashed potatoes and  pound down any pie I suggest you earn it. Yes,  you must *EARN* that cheat.

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