Blending the Holidays b...

Part of the excitement of new relationship is finding out what you have in common and areas where you differ. Hopefully you agree on the big things, while the differences are what make life fun. You enjoy high-energy music and guitars so loud the walls vibrate; he prefers soft jazz and...

The Holidays—Love ‘em o...

Ah, July!  Here in Missouri, it’s hot, sticky, and unpleasant.  Lately, it’s been either thunderstorms or high 90s with crazy humidity.  What better time to turn my thoughts to a cooler time of year.  🙂 When I was a kid, I adored Christmas.  I couldn’t wait for December to...

Blending Traditions by ...

I love the holidays! Thanks so much to EM Lynley, for hosting a little Christmas in July.  I’m PD Singer, known for  hot guys in the snow, so winter holidays and the thought of snow work really well for me. The holiday season at the Singer household is a blend of traditions, some...

The appeal of different...

Having grown up with two sets of different Christmas traditions has made me eternally curious about other people’s ways to celebrate the holidays. And not just Christmas, but that’s supposed to be the theme for this blog. So, for once, I’ll try to stay on topic. Which two sets of...

Tell your friend Veroni...

The holidays are my favourite time of year. Whatever you celebrate, whether it be Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas or winter solstice, it’s a time for families and friends to be together. It’s a time for giving, and a time for reflection on the past year and all that we have to...

Confessions of a Winter...

My name is G.R. Richards and I hate the summertime. Sorry to shock you. I know how offended people become when I make this one particularly controversial remark. It’s a near-sinful admission. When I make it, I’m often greeted with questions like, “What?” and...