Here be dragons!
You can be happy being alone over the holidays, even your own birthday. Avoid being alone if you want. Or enjoy being alone if you want a break from being social. So many of the big family holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and of course New Year’s Eve) arrive at the end of the year. If you … Read more
At the start: Where did you start 2013? Give us some background on this year. via Prompt for December 1 | Project Reverb. I’m pretty sure I was here for New Year’s Eve last year. Alone, but ok with being alone. Being alone isn’t a curse. It’s nice to have the quiet and make your … Read more
I had burned myself out with trying to live up to other people’s standards and expectations. I’m not quite missing writing here again, but I don’t want to neglect it or get out of doing it completely. So, I will be back in the New Year. The Year of the Snake, 2013. I’m still writing … Read more
» Blog Copyright. This is the plugin I use on my WordPress blog to change my copyright each year. You really don’t need a plugin for this. It’s quite simple to adjust the end date yourself. I like the plugin cause it keeps it in place (as part of my footer) no matter how many … Read more
As read on Homemakers.com, The Bright Side column: Make an I-did-it list. … have you ever considered getting motivated for the new year by making an I-did-it list for all of the things you’ve already accomplished? … before you write out the things you want to do in 2011, take a moment to appreciate all … Read more
1. Do you have any New Year’s resolutions? 2. What food item are you craving right now? 3. When is your birthday? 4. What were you doing an hour ago? 5. Last thing you cooked? I wrote some on my other blog but I didn’t promise I’d actually keep any of them. This year is … Read more
Watching replays of Corner Gas this morning. I think the Comedy Channel is running them 24 hours a day over the New Year. The one on right now is where Brent goes on vacation, a staycation. He is sitting right at the gas station, wearing a Hawaiian shirt, but ignoring everyone. He even sends postcards … Read more
It’s been awhile since I wrote any New Year’s resolutions. But, in the spirit of trying to get organized, turning over a new leaf and setting some goals for myself, I’m going to give it a try. I am only going to make three resolutions: I will be more physically active, exercise or just getting … Read more
Dear _______________, I’m ___________ that I can’t be with you for the holidays. I really _____________ you both. Thanks for your ___________ and your __________ the past year. You are always ___________ when I need ______________. I don’t ___________ what I would do without you. I’m looking __________ to seeing you with a … Read more