I bought tickets for the annual Christmas show at a dinner theatre called the Candlelight Pavilion a few weeks ago. I took my friend, Unicorn Woman. Grandpa took us there when we first moved to California. We had balcony seats and top notch service from the waiters. It felt like we were rich having such…
The Christmas show at the dinner theatre was fantastic! I was out so late last night. Then, I got up at 4am to cook a roast beef for the staff Fat Friday party. There is the actual staff Christmas party tonight and a big bat mitzvah (girl’s rite of passage ceremony) tomorrow. Ugh! I’m exhausted….
I don’t know if you remember Grandma’s raisen tea cake? She also makes a Christmas rum cake that is to die for! Yes, you can put alcohol in cake. Not too much. You won’t get tipsy. And combined with sugar, it’s pretty tasty. This recipe is for Christmas Fruitcake (like in the next post). It’s…
Truman Capote was an amazing American writer. He’s kinda dark though, which means he writes about situations that don’t end happily. But they are more true to life. One of my favorite stories of his is Breakfast at Tiffanys. Hollywood made it into a movie starring the incomparable Audrey Heburn. You might remember her picture…
There is no such thing as a perfect life. Into every life, a bit of drama must fall. Otherwise, you would not appreciate the good times. I know life can be rough. I hate Monday’s. It’s everything I can do to get through them – unless, of course, I’m not working. Then, it’s just another…
I’m so booked up! I’m going to a Christmas show tomorrow night and to the Nutcracker ballet on Sunday. Friday and Saturday are crazy too! Thank goodness all my shopping is done. But it does not stop me from missing you, sweet girls. I love you both so much. I hope you are well and…
The Christmas season has officially started. The stores have been bustling for weeks. But now it’s starting to feel like the season. This year is going to be a whole lot easier than last year. Losing someone you love is very hard. Celebrating without them is harder still. I’m actually looking forward to all the…
I remember you both when you were just wee little babies. I’d throw you over my shoulder and hold onto you. I’d kiss your pudgy cheeks. And squeeze your little feet. What cute babies you both were. I am so grateful we had those years together. This situation would be MUCH worse if it had…
Talking to someone I know who understands always makes me feel better. I wish we could talk on the phone. But I have sent you both a letter in the mail. It’s in a light purple envelope. I hope you both get to read it so you know that I’m thinking of you and loving…
I had a rough day today. A student was taken out of my class because she doesn’t have perfect scores on her report card. Stupid huh?! Yes, people get mad at you and blame you for weird stuff when you get older too. It doesn’t stop when you grow up. Thankfully, my boss is FULLY…