Reprinted with permission by the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor Home for the holidays is a popular wish for many, though not always possible due to circumstances such as distance, work, weather and even war. Years ago the only way to bridge those distances was letter writing or expensive long-distance phone calls. Sentimental carols like “White Christmas” … Continue reading I’m dreaming of a Skype Christmas
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The gift your kids can’t open
If you’re like me you checked your budget for the holidays and made a noise somewhere between a whimper and a groan. The money just doesn’t stretch as far as we’d like. It’s an inevitability that parents want to give their kids what they didn’t have, so trying to decide what to cut when faced … Continue reading The gift your kids can’t open
It’s not rude if you put a bow on it
(Reprinted with permission from the the Berthoud Weekly Surveyor) Passive-aggressive –adj: “Of or relating to a personality that harbors aggressive emotions while behaving in a calm or detached manner.” So much is written this time of year about the joy of giving, finding that perfect gift and the true meaning of Christmas. Well, if you’re … Continue reading It’s not rude if you put a bow on it