I’m not going overboard with Christmas decorations – keeping it simple and clean this year A little sumpin’ sumpin’ to decorate the kitchen sink… and this little jar holding antique miniature bulbs that belonged to Mr. D’s grandparents the bulbs (with snow) started out in a crystal sherbet glass and ended up in this jar. This … Read More
Crossing guard
We had the best crossing guard when we lived in Vestal, NY ….. (circa 1981-1992) especially on last day of school before Christmas break
Tree Tip
Many of you are going to find this difficult to believe. Confession: our (artificial) Christmas tree stood in our living room wearing 2 strands of lights for six days. Today was decision day. The tree was either going back in the box until next year, or I was going to finish setting it up. I’m not … Read More
Saturday
When the snow started falling today, #1 son was inspired to put lights on one of the larger spruce trees at The Cottage. I have no patience for doing this type of decorating. Mr. D showed up late in the process, and still managed to get in the picture! It looks like a winter wonderland around … Read More
My kind of town….
**This is my kind of town, My kind of town, My kind of people, too People who smile at you And each time I roam, Chicago is calling me home My kind of town, Chicago is My kind of town, Chicago is My kind of razzmatazz And it has all that jazz And each time … Read More
Black Friday
Because we like to be daring, we decided that going downtown Chi-town would be a great way to spend Black Friday with the family. We slept in a little then hopped on the 11:30 am Metra line from Crystal Lake to Ogilvie Station for a day long adventure. Our first stop in Chi-town was Five Bucks … Read More
Thanksgiving Day
A brief list from Thanksgiving Day … 1. The newlyweds spent the weekend with us! 2. I had lots of stolen moments with our Wild One. 3. There were 33 people at dinner. Others joined later in the evening. 4. Just dance 3 was a popular activity – all day and evening. 5. We have … Read More
Over the river
We’ve traveled over the (Mississippi) river, and through the (Wisconsin) woods to my sister’s house in the western suburbs of Chicago. It’s 12:04 am on Thanksgiving Day (and my sister’s 50th birthday!). We packed in a full day on Wednesday with the drive here … a stop at an outlet mall… making stuffing, cranberry salad, … Read More
50 Tables
This afternoon I gathered with MANY other volunteers to set up for the Camp Victory Fall Celebration Fundraiser. My role was to decorate 50 tables … in a Safari theme with a VERY limited budget Grass centerpieces were donated. “Tent” table numbers were with canvas fabric that was soaked in liquid starch and ironed into … Read More