Twas the weekend before Christmas and things are a mess I’ve been putting off what needs done, I willingly confess Packages to wrap litter every room If I don’t get my butt in gear, we’re surely doomed Menu? What Menu? You mean I have to cook? I was just settling in to work on my book! I got the tree up and decorated and that was a win But I waited so long it's almost time to take it down again This whole thing used to be so much easier Might have to do with me being a lot ge

It's not that I don't like the holidays - I do. But for some reason, this year, I'm really having a hard time getting into the spirit. I did most of my shopping from catalogues this year because I get some really fun ones. They allow me to find things that aren't available locally, and I like odd-ball things. Most people on my list already have everything they need or can afford anything they want (at least that I could also afford for them), so unusual things are usually wha