I’ve always allowed myself to feel disappointed when a holiday didn’t hold up to my expectations of traditions. I’d think about the past and feel as if I was losing something. I’ve spent many holidays feeling like things just weren’t “right” and letting that affect my mood. This year, my family decided to cancel the [...]
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The Family Piano
My grandparents purchased a brand new baby grand piano a couple years ago. My grandma had played some for years, while my grandpa only plunked around. Now in their 70′s, they’ve decided it’s a great time to expand their knowledge and began taking serious lessons a few years back. Their new piano was a gift to [...]
Happy New ChristmaHanuKwanSolstice!
“Happy Holidays” is just too impersonal and “Merry Christmas” leaves a lot of people out. So there ya go. It does not feel like anything close to Christmas-time! If it were not for Z insisting on the holiday music station and “gently” reminding us of our festive duties, we’d probably forget all together. Not to [...]
Oh Brother
After checking emails and checking groups, checking blogger and checking forums, my mind sought a relief from the devil’s playground and I turned my idleness around to face her. Just two days after acquirement, she has already become a common fixture in the spare room. Sitting untouched and partially disassembled; the ominous presence of this [...]











