In my experience most holidays are not as advertised. The family gatherings are fraught with tension, exhaustion from preparation, and the ghosts of loved ones no longer alive. It’s all about expectations. The year we gave Roxy a forever home was one of those rare times when our expectations were exceeded. We saw her walking … Continue reading Blue Christmas
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Plum Pudding
Mom was grateful for many things; Christmas was not one of them. It was nearly impossible to give her a gift that she liked. My father had given up years before I was born. It was a lose/lose proposition. Mom did not like surprises and she did not like routine, she considered gifts that were … Continue reading Plum Pudding