Archive for December, 2007
Deck the Halls
We got our Christmas tree up and decorated on Friday night. It was the first time that John has ever helped with the task. I know… you’re shocked. So was I! I had most of the filler ornaments up when he joined me, so he got to put up some [...]
Haiku Friday #1: Christmas Blues
In honor of the hustle and bustle that John and I keep getting swindled into despite the fact that we’re trying hard to celebrate the season for what it is: the commemoration of our Savior’s birth.
christmas-time rush,
shopping and wrapping and blah,
is it over yet?
Thursday Thirteen #4: Happy Things
Thirteen little things about life that make me .
1. Snow.
2. Hot chocolate.
3. Fireplaces.
4. Sunflowers.
5. Watching the little birdies.
6. Snuggling up with John in bed.
7. Snuggling up with John in bed when it’s really cold outside.
8. A good port wine.
9. A job well done.
10. Christmas.
11. The last 30 peaceful seconds before the alarm goes [...]
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Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
We got some snow today. Almost 5 inches, I think. A coworker and I left work early so that we could be off the roads before the crazies came out to play on the roadways. The roads were mostly clear until I got into Mount Airy. After picking up a couple [...]
It’s Winter Come Early
The winds here today have been insane. Gusts well over 45mph. When I got home this evening, it was snowing. There wasn’t any snow in the forecast and it’s not accumulating, but it’s the first snow of the season. As I check the forecast now, they’re calling for snow flurries this [...]
Review: Schmankerl Stube
We met some friends in Hagerstown for dinner last night. The restaurant was Schmankerl Stube, which exists at the corner of Potomac and Antietam. For those who may be wondering, in German “Schmankerl” means “delicacy” and “Stube” means “lounge.” The restaurant itself is very cozy; almost house-like. The staff were dressed [...]
