Tag Archives: holidays

Photos!

Of my holiday! And other things! Firstly, it snowed in 2009, and I have proof. Granted, I was in Alabama, but it snowed nonetheless. So picturesque! I like it when stuff like this happens at SCA events. It looks perfect. … Continue reading

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Why I am a bad holiday knitter

I am a really horrible holiday knitter. I’ve been reading other people’s blogs in shame, because they’re making such great progress with their knitted things. Claudia just finished a sweater. The Yarn Harlot just finished some socks and a scarf … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving recap, part the first

So. Thanksgiving weekend. We have this tradition (of sorts) that involves us seeing parents on alternate holidays – we see mine on Christmas and the husband’s on Thanksgiving, and then we’ll switch for the next year. This year we went … Continue reading

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Back at it.

I know. I was a bad blogger, but I have a personal policy of not blogging on vacation. I spend most of my time on the computer, so I really  like that I didn’t even check my email every day … Continue reading

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I feel gigantic.

I’m not gigantic, but I feel gigantic. The holidays always do that to me. I start out by saying, “I’m going to take it easy this year, and be good!” And then come the turkeys and the cookies and the … Continue reading

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And then

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/7738144.stm and also Yesterday I consumed various sorts of meats, wines, casseroles, salads, souffles, breads, and pastries. 7 pounds in all. Today, I woke up famished. (I will probably overeat again at lunch. Hooray for the holidays, and for having a rowing … Continue reading

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

[Image from stevechasmar’s excellent Halloween in the Time of Cholera flickr set] Yay! This is my very favorite holiday ever, and my favorite day of the whole year. I think it has replaced Christmas (and quite soundly, I might add). … Continue reading

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In honor of Hallowe’en:

I give you this: Kind of a Halloween present for Jennie (just in case this sinus infection I have makes me miss the club). HAPPY HALLOWE’EN!

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