Last Christmas, I gave you… ooops, that’s not how I wanted to start this entry. Let’s try that again – last year I didn’t put
Category: Advent
Nikolaustag 2023
I love tweaking this post every December 6th in honour of the German tradition of Nikolaustag, or St. Nick’s Day. Living in Portugal, I am
The FIFA World Cup 2022 Is Over… Can We Get Back To Christmas Now?
I’ve always felt that the time between Halloween and Christmas is a rather odd one, transitioning from the worlds of ghosts and witches to something
Gratitude & Rejoicing
Another week has passed and what a week it has been! Let me begin with saying that the solitary life in the Shire has had
Pre-Advent Thoughts
The First Sunday of Advent is just around the corner, as both the priest during yesterday’s mass and the calendar reminded me. My first thought
Back to the Brown Paper Bag
I have declared war on the expensive seasonal gift wrapping paper! Quite frankly I am sick and tired of paying exorbitant amounts for rolls and
FrogDiva Thoughts 