The Naughty List

Growing up, we probably all heard if we weren’t good this time of the year, we’d be put on the naughty list and Santa wouldn’t come.  I know my mom pulled out the “Santa’s watching” early in December if not in November.  I took the threat seriously and tried to be the best I could possibly be. I have to say, we haven’t really gotten into the whole naughty list thing here, but as of Saturday, I realize the err of my ways and I am wielding the power of Santa to my benefit. Friday I put up some decorations. [...]

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Fireworks

I haven’t seen a fireworks display for the 4th of July since before Samantha was born.  I think we went when we were in vet school, but haven’t really made a point of going since then.  That was ten years ago. When we had children, I envisioned packing them up and heading to a park.  We’d roll out a blanket, set up a picnic and watch the kids run around while we waited for it to get dark.  Then we’d cuddle up under a blanket and watch the bursts of color rain down over us while the kids squealed. That [...]

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