Christmas Eve has passed, but this time of year isn’t quite complete without me or one of my sisters recalling the rat eggs. Continue reading “Rat Eggs”
Month: December 2012
Boxing Day Fun
I spotted the picture that follows on a friend’s blog this morning and I’ve had a bit of fun trying to figure it out. If some of the rest of you are still lollygagging around in a turkey coma, or just enjoying a PJ day, here’s my small Boxing Day gift to you.
According to a challenge issued earlier this year, “This picture contains clues to 75 London tube stops. The puzzle is made up of images that suggest station names when paired together.”
If, like me, you don’t have a clue about London tube stations, there is a complete list of names here.
Click on the link below the picture for an extra-large view.
Giving, Not Getting
When I read the following piece this morning, I was struck by how little I’ve done for others this season. For the past several weeks I’ve been overwhelmed with tiredness, and in that tiredness I’ve become quite self-centred.
While giving certainly doesn’t have to be reserved for this time of year, it might well be”the worst of times” for some folks. I need to remember that and understand that there might be some way I could help, even in the midst of the rest of the busyness.
I always have good intentions, and in the coming year I want to carry through with things I know I should do for others.
This One’s Perfect!
When I decorated the house last weekend with the help of one daughter, it felt like the Christmas season had truly arrived. We don’t have anything new, just the same old stuff used a bit differently each year, and we were busy putting bits and pieces together when we hit on a centrepiece that we both loved.
“Pinterest it!” daughter exclaimed.
The only way I know how to post to Pinterest is through this blog, so you all get to come along for the ride. Continue reading “This One’s Perfect!”