I guess you could say we are still celebrating around here. I saw my sister and brother in law, Kristy and Timothy, this afternoon for the last time in a good while. They are heading off to visit more relatives soon and then off to their little home in… more »

A dear soul whose name is Corlene Is master of art left unseen Heaven’s gallery’s hold Every brush stroke so bold Yet in this life the canvas is clean On Sunday Corlene Schulz will have a birthday. The only reason I remember it each year is becau… more »

It's almost 6:30 and all through the housenot a creature is stirring, not even my spouse.The tree is unlit and the kitchen is stillin a quiet that soon all the cousins will fillThe gifts are all wrapped and the pantry is packed,the turkey is th… more »

It is Limerick Friday again and in honor of the fast approaching holiday I give you Young Elliott's Woes. Hear the tale of young Elliott Hocking Who remembers a Christmas quite shocking His sins were laid bare By the gifts that weren't there And t… more »

Ivan: Mommy said Santa's on his way. Owen: Well that's just a song...he's not really on his way. more »