On the one hand its snowing on Christmas for the first time in three years. On the other hand I'm not used to driving in the snow and the Christmas festivities would be 30 minutes away. So I'm staying home. First time alone at Christmas. I talked to my parents and sister on the phone but...yeah. Not the same. We'll have it on Saturday.

I had a nice little personal Christmas night. One of my coworkers (and former Professors) got me a present for Christmas: two sets of tea (Candy Cane Lane and Gingerbread something or other) and a Christmas mug. I had a tree in my garage I was determined to put up so I got it out. It sat in my kitchen for a few minutes, which the cats promptly ( Read more... )

I see ads in the paper/online about items that are perceived as "stocking stuffers," things like CDs and high tech thermometers and etc that can cost up to $30.00 ( Read more... )

As my family celebrates Christmas early and opens up presents on the 24th, here's what I got:

( The Loot )