Dec 28, 2012

Oh, What a Relief It Is!

Christmas has passed once again — phew!  Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas in so many ways, but it’s a relief in so many other ways.  The bottom line is that I don’t like ...
Dec 23, 2012

"The Grinch Stole Gerbils’ Holiday"

Hi Folks! This is in today’s Richmond Times-Dispatch Sunday Flair “In My Shoes” Column on page 1.  Here is the actual link. “Grinch Stole Gerbils’ Holiday” Enjoy...
Dec 21, 2012

Oh, Christmas Trees!

As the horrific details of the Newtown massacre unfolded last weekend, we were fortunate enough to be alive and well at the Homestead.  With all of the beauty around us, it was hard to digest the new...
Dec 18, 2012

Life After Newtown

Yesterday I started writing a blog entry about our weekend at the Homestead.  Then with the details of the Newtown massacre weighing on all of our minds, I felt totally insensitive posting it, so I d...
Dec 13, 2012

"The Best of Christmas"

Here is my latest essay, “The Best of Christmas” in Robious Corridor Magazine‘s December/January 2012.  (Be sure to scroll down.) In the spirit of doorbusters, here is a sneak pee...
Dec 13, 2012

Holiday Time: Cyn-ful Chocolate Truffles!

Hi!  Here is my latest “Creative Cook” column for Robious Corridor Magazine, some decadent yet easy-to-make chocolate truffles. Holiday Time: Cyn-ful Chocolate Truffles(please scroll down...
Dec 7, 2012

That Dang Elf on That Dang Shelf

This is Scout.  He looks so adorable, doesn’t he?  Read on at your own risk.  Children should be advised not to scroll down because of disturbing images below.  ADULTS ONLY — KIDS, KEE...
Dec 6, 2012

Richmond Christmas Parades & Illuminations!

Below is another article from this month’s Richmond Parents Monthly, “Parades and Illuminations Brighten the Season!”   Check out the James River Parade of Lights this Saturday even...
Dec 6, 2012

Make a Splash on a CAYMAN ISLANDS Adventure

Here is my latest “Traveling With Tots” column from Richmond Parents Monthly‘s December issue — “Make a Splash on a Cayman Islands Adventure.”  Just take a look a...