Today, Dec. 21, was the Winter Solstice/Yule -- or yesterday, depending upon the calendar. Tonight was also the first of 8 nights of Hanukkah. In a few days it's Christmas, and the day after Christmas is the first of 7 nights of Kwanzaa. So happy holiday wishes are definitely in order, no matter which holiday (or how many holidays) you celebrate! * ( Read more... )

I've been trying ALL WEEK to finish my photo-heavy update on my totally awesome 4-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend last week, but due to work issues, family issues, and very frustrating computer/internet issues, I am still full of FAIL. :( So, I'll have to wait until the weekend. I promise it will be VERY worth y'all's time when I finally get it ( Read more... )