Grasping at branches, clutching at strawsdon't be afraid to celebrateyour strong suits and your flaws. What are you going out on a limb for this New Year?

Nothing screams Christmas like hitting the road with Dog as your co-pilot.

There’s still time to shop for all your stocking stuffers. Yay!

You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces: my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined. via abclocal.go.com…

Nine Pearl Harbor survivors participated in Tuesday’s event commemorating the 69th anniversary of the attack on the United States. via www.kitsapsun.com Thank you, gentlemen, for your service to our country. That date and the deeds done will not be forgotten.

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I have one holiday decoration up. The neighbors have their house lit like a casino on the Vegas strip. The subtle, more intimate scenes of the season, like the sharp scent of nutmeg and clove or flickering candlelight are more to my taste. Twinkling lights on a tree is instant magic. Inflatable Santa’s and reindeer…

The mantel is already for Santa to come down the chimney!!!  I've just got to fix Jack's stocking this year.  It is going the wrong direction.  Sorry Jack. Nana will get busy on that. via texasirishways.blogspot.com Have you taken a look at the calendar lately? Notice how there aren't any pages left? How did this…

It’s a wrap on Thanksgiving 2010. The weekend was packed with family, food, and activities. Something to amuse everyone, from seeing “Tangled” to playing 18 holes to loading a moving van with furniture…ok, strike that last item. I had the good fortune to be afflicted with the worst cold caught in a long time. Some…

Under festive lights and the chill of night, revelers turn out to ring in the season.