It was the week before Christmas, and all through the apartment, creatures were stirring, even a 6-year-old named Zora. The stockings fell off the wall, …
A Christmas Carol Movie Versions
I wanted to watch a Christmas movie my mom loves: A Christmas Carol, the movie that came out in 1938 that starred Reginald Owen. I …
A Very Backstreet Christmas: A Review
I was excited when I discovered my favorite group in the world, The Backstreet Boys, was putting out a Christmas album. The last Christmas song …
Decorating For Christmas
So, I wanted to get a bigger tree this year to decorate and add my homemade ornaments to it. Zora and I did decorate it, …
Will Chicago See a White Christmas?
I’ve been thinking about this for a while now, especially since Christmas is approaching, and I would love to see a white Christmas in Chicago. …
OMG! Blogmas Is Officially Here!
Happy first day of Blogmas, readers! I have some good news: I am participating in Vlogmas on YouTube! I lost my vlogging camera, a Canon …
Thanksgiving’s Officially Done. Now What?
Family, I ate my entire weight in food. Can someone roll me over to my bed so I can sleep until December 1st? I feel …
Days of Thanksgiving Holidays Past
I remember back in the day, two things happened in Chicago: 1) the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Michigan Avenue and 2) when it snowed …
The Holiday and Crafting Season Is Here
Happy November, readers! What can I say? The leaves are falling off faster, the decor from Halloween is put away until September, and I am …
Where Have I Been Lately
Good day, readers! I had to take a break from blogging to get my head back in the game of writing. I’m still disappointed in …