Author Archives: James

Wednesday, 21 December 2011 Well, today is the shortest day of the year, with over 15 hours of darkness. Our holiday festivities began in earnest today. We actually tried to begin yesterday (Ha!NookKha began at sunset last night), but we … Continue reading →

Tuesday, 20 December 2011 My kids love books. Owen likes to look at picture pictures, and he loves to sit next to me and read chapter books. This year, he and I have read upwards of twenty books together, including … Continue reading →

Saturday, 17 December 2011 My home improvement today concerned the room we use the least: the spare room in the basement. We use the room for the cat’s litter box, and to store shelves, boxes, and chairs that we’re not … Continue reading →

Thursday, 15 December 2011 Today is my paternal grandparents’ SIXTY-FIFTH wedding anniversary! Wow. Happy anniversary to them. They’ve been empty-nesters now for about six years, and it appears the lack of children in the home has diminished their love for … Continue reading →

Monday, 12 December 2011 I was the last person to arrive to a meeting at work today. Technically, I was late, but I was only about two minutes late and so my status for punctuality remains in tact. However! Being … Continue reading →