My husband is the impatient type. The kind of guy who peeked at his gifts under the Christmas tree when he was a kid. He’s still pretty much that same kid today, a 52 year old Scorpio boy child… Continue Reading
It’s been exactly five months since I bought this 1938 stucco-and-plaster house in west Redding. If I’d known in July the amount of time, money and stress it would take to make this house habitable, I’m not sure I would… Continue Reading
In a life filled with countless mistakes, voting for Donald Trump is easily the dumbest thing I’ve ever done. Such has been my horror at the God-Emperor’s actions since taking office, I almost forgot there was a Plan B when… Continue Reading
I’ve decided that our beautiful quilted Advent calendar can help us with daily reflections this year. For the past couple of years, the boys have written what they are grateful for each day and put those slips of paper in… Continue Reading
He was sitting on the piano bench staring at the Christmas tree. Tears were running down his cheeks and his shoulders shook silently with the emotion. The lights in the room were dim and the colored bulbs on the tree… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the new Disney/Pixar film Coco.This beautiful tale of lineage and passion tells the story of Miguel, a young Mexican boy who runs away from his family on their most sacred holiday to… Continue Reading
My luck, when it comes to touristy things, is not all that great. Years ago when I went to visit a friend in Arizona we decided to go to the Grand Canyon, since I had never seen it. Though it… Continue Reading
Longmire, the unlikely hit television series that found new life streaming on Neftlix after being canceled by A&E in 2014, is back for its sixth and final season after nearly a two-year absence. I’ve watched the final 10 episodes, and… Continue Reading
Hello Clever People! Welcome to my review for the coming of age tale based on the award winning novel of the same name, Wonder. This film stars Owen Wilson, Julia Roberts, and Jacob Tremblay and follows Auggie (August) Pullman as… Continue Reading
Gird your loins, dear ones. The holidays are officially upon us. Prepare yourself for Facebook’s floodgates to open wide and release a tidal wave of idyllic photos and descriptions of the most well-adjusted, intact, loving families; the most gorgeous, healthy… Continue Reading
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