Daniel and Nicole sat together on the couch in their apartment wrapping the final presents for their child, Oliver. They did this as quietly as possible as not to wake him. It was Christmas Eve and a few hours earlier, Oliver was bouncing off the walls in excitement for Christmas Day. His parents sent him... Continue Reading →
Spirit of Christmas
Lights hanging on the Christmas Tree. A pile of wrapped gifts down below. People stand on street corners and ring a bell. They ask for donations and spread Christmas cheer. Stomping through the snow with heavy boots. Hot chocolate held between two hands to keep them warm. People wrapped up in front of a fireplace... Continue Reading →
Weekly Blog December 9th, 2018: Decorating For Christmas
Hello Internet! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week and are enjoying the Holiday Season. No matter what Winter-based Holiday you are celebrating this season, I hope it's a good one full of joy and love. Christmas is basically consuming everything from commercials and Christmas movies on TV, Christmas music on the radio, and... Continue Reading →
Wishing For Christmas Past
Christmas blows in with snow and song, Presents and lights all around. Joy fills the streets as shoppers run to and fro, The spirit fills their souls but leave you feeling empty. Christmas was their favorite time of the year. They loved the songs, the snow, the family. The family. That's what hits you the... Continue Reading →
Weekly Blog December 2nd, 2018: Christmas Movies
Hello Internet! It's here! It's here! It's finally here. December is upon us. We made it through 11 months and now it's time to ice skate or sled through the last one. There's snow on the ground and Christmas Music on the radio. Joy to the world! Santa Claus is coming to town. Now this... Continue Reading →
Weekly Blog November 25th, 2018: Thanksgiving Hangover
Hello Internet! I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and got the best deals on Black Friday. If you fought a grandma over a half price toaster...then...ummm... congrats I guess? Anyway, I'm sure our corporate overlords appreciate the blood sacrifice you made the day after you said all the things you were thankful... Continue Reading →
Weekly Blog November 18th, 2018: Favorite Thanksgiving Food
Hello Internet! I hope everyone is doing well and are excited for this upcoming week. Turkey Day is almost upon us. For some Thanksgiving is a very stressful time which then leads into the stressful season of Christmas. Hopefully that's not you, but if it is, just take a deep breath. You'll make it through... Continue Reading →
Weekly Blog November 11th, 2018: Veterans Day/Armistice Day
Hello Internet! How is everyone doing? I hope you all had a wonderful week. I know that I say that every week, but every week it's true. I really do hope that you have a wonderful week. But even if you didn't have a great week, there's always another opportunity around the corner for an... Continue Reading →
Weekly Blog January 28th, 2018: One Year of Blogging/Happy Anniversary
Hello Internet! I hope you had a wonderful week! I know I missed last week's Weekly Blog, but I wanted to make this week's really good. Plus I was celebrating my last day at my old job (Yay unemployment), so I didn't get a chance to write it up. But here I am with a... Continue Reading →
A Tale of Christmas Past (Part 4)
You can read Part 1 Here, Part 2 Here, and Part 3 Here Chris and Martha spent a lot of time together over the next few years. Chris would come and visit the same day every year. Sometimes Chris and Martha would walk through the snow-covered forest near Martha's village or spend time on her... Continue Reading →