The first Christmas Ramona and I spent together, I bought her one of those huge bags of various styles of rawhide which she promptly ripped open, piled up and then passed out on top of. She was so happy and content to spend Christmas day asleep on her mountain of rawhide. These days, the pooch […]
We all know someone (or are someone) who prefers to drink their calories than eat them. Not only are they a regular at watering holes across the Hill, but their home bar is better stocked than several of those bars. Well, you don’t have to leave the neighborhood to get me them a present this […]
Anytime one of my girlfriends is in need of a gift for any random occasion, she emails me for a suggestion. Why? Because, she says, I always have unique ideas. I’m not sure if this reputation is deserved, but my secret is twofold: seek out people who don’t have a traditional storefront and/or opt for […]
As much as I love the holidays, I’m not sure my body can handle much more sugar, liquor and late nights. What’s that? I can be an adult and turn in early or turn down the sugary treats?! Nonsense! Life is short and Christmas only comes once a year. And you can always nap under […]
How’s everybody doing? Hanging in? Shopped out? Broke? Are you stressed and overcommitted? I hear you. Breathe. You’re nearly there and you’re doing just fine. Maybe you are one of those more enlightened beings who is approaching this season with a song both in your heart and on your lips. You take comfort in the traditions, tastes and smells […]