Contributed by RL It's that time of year when Christmas is over and the clean-up begins. We know getting rid of all those wrappings from the presents, putting the furniture back into place and deciding when to take down the tree. Then you look at that horde of stuff everyone got and wonder if we are going to have to...
December 2018
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Merry Christmas!
Contributed by RL As we are watching the snow fall outside it brings a smile to our faces because it will be a white Christmas this year. (https://www.afamilyfeast.com/white-christmas-pie/) I know that not everyone likes the snow but for one day in the year to have it, this is the one. It's a chance to throw a few snowballs at the... -
96 Years for the National Christmas Tree
Contributed by RL The National Christmas Tree, 12/14/1978 | by The U.S. National Archives Starting a tradition and keeping it going takes a lot of effort. Each family, no matter which one you talk with, whether planned or just something that they like to do when they get together, has a tradition. Some are funny little things that bring a... -
That Crisp Crinkling In the Air
Contributed by RL This morning was one of those "it's cold out here" mornings. The sun had not yet arrived but the stars were out in all their glory twinkling as they only can after a snow storm. Then, once a winter storm is over, the cold pushes its way in, freezing that slush and water that were running around...