I could do my usual fussing about Valentine's Day. It's not my favorite holiday. It's a Hallmark holiday - one of many - that pressures us to spend money and makes us feel bad if we don't have a romantic other or don't get the right recognition of the day. But this year - with Sir X … Continue reading Celebrating in Real Life
Hollidays
Gifts Unwrapped
No, I'm not talking about actual gifts, not ones that come in brown wrapping paper or the ones under the tree. I've wandered back to the whole, "Is submission a gift?' question. I've decided it's a ridiculous question. After all, "submission" is a whole huge concept. It's a little bit like asking "Is parenting a gift? or "Is … Continue reading Gifts Unwrapped
Tis the Season
This post is a potpourri of vanilla and kink, Christmas and Solstice, and includes music, planning, and some quick fantasy. If you're just here for the kink, you may want to pass. Every Christmas, I share my favorite non-traditional Christmas music. I already shared The Christians and The Pagans, which is probably number 1 on my "hits" … Continue reading Tis the Season
So This Is…
... Christmas. Thank you, John Lennon. And Paul McCartney. I appreciate this opportunity to match Christmas and Beatles music. Ok, not Beatles any more, but you know what I mean. https://youtu.be/QHLd7HQfZfA I've had a lovely day so far, and have enjoyed everything from opening presents to writing this blog post! In fairness, I'll tell you … Continue reading So This Is…
On the Eve…
For children, and even some adults, Christmas Eve sits on the verge of joy. “Well," said Pooh, "what I like best," and then he had to stop and think. Because although Eating Honey was a very good thing to do, there was a moment just before you began to eat it which was better than … Continue reading On the Eve…
Just One More Day…
Just stopping in for a quickie - no, not that kind... {haha} Here's another terrific Christmas song - a new rendition of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. You have to listen all the way to the end to appreciate it. {I think another blogger turned me on to this... if she or he sees this, please … Continue reading Just One More Day…
Three More Days and Counting…
Today, I'm making vegetable soup and cookies. And tonight, we're going to do our annual drive-around-and look-at-lights with the grands. At least, that's the plan. Also, I need to do some clean-up, straightening and organizing. And probably 30 other things that just aren't on the list yet. So it will help if I get started … Continue reading Three More Days and Counting…
5 Days and Counting
That's days til Christmas you know, and the preparations have pretty much taken over my life. All my intentions to write {14} of Lucas and Sofia? Not likely to happen. Not today anyhow. I woke up too early, again, and am also not being very productive. Sigh. I just read this article that says getting … Continue reading 5 Days and Counting
More Celebration
Not feeling dreadfully celebratory today, but working on it. Actually starting this post from the doctor’s office, waiting for the doctor. Already saw a resident, so they’re consulting now. {Edited to add: I left the doctor soon after that, before I could write any more.} {7 hours later} Got home from the doctor and have … Continue reading More Celebration
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