Bizarre Bells

"Bells of Christmas" from a 1913 graphophone by the Edison Concert Band. And "Bizarre Christmas Incident" by Ben Folds. I think it's from 2005.

Baby, It's 80 Degrees Outside

A hillbilly version of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by June Cater with Homer & Jethro. This got to #22 in August 1949. By the way, it was 80 degrees here in Phoenix today. "Bebopareebop Rhubarb Pie" by Garrison Keillor from a 1998 episode of his radio show A Prairie Home. Recommendations: "Baby, It's...

Thanksgiving with the fam

As I write this Nat King Cole's Christmas music plays in my ear. I don't think I'll ever stop playing Christmas music early. It makes me way too happy to stop this tradition. Happy late Thanksgiving!!!! I hope all of you ate lots of yummy food and had fun! I told myself I wouldn't eat that much, but...

Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and me

I want to start playing Bing Crosby and Nat King Cole Christmas songs and to dive into the cupboard under the stairs to find all the bits that make up our Christmas tree. I want to deck the halls with holly and tralalalalala. I want to make a list and check it twice. This is probably the first...

Christmas mode ♪

I saw "Christmas decorations" in return road yesterday. It is Christmas decorations of hotel. It is beautiful and cute. I spent little happy time. I thought that recently city is Christmas mode. I like Christmas. I must make Christmas tree decorations of my home. I will make a Christmas cake in...

"Holiday Glamour,you know you want it!"

What to wear for a Christmans party~ TO BE DIFFERENT!

La Tienne ☆

This evening, I went to "La Tienne" with my mother. I ate a cream puff. And my mother ate a chocolate cream puff. It was very delicious! I want to eat pizza of "La Tienne". I will buy it someday. I saw a Christmas tree in this shop. It is beautiful and cute.

Baby, It's Cold in a Manger

"Away In A Manger" from the 1957 album Christmas Favorites by the Tops Orchestra. I dig this kind of stuff from the '50s and '60s, reminds me of when I was a kid in Boston, and I don't know why. I was born in 1969. That's well after 1957. But I've always liked that odd color of pictures, and the...

What to wear for a Christmans party~ TO BE DIFFERENT!

Do something totally different this year, give thanks in a new way. First; thank God for each new day, and then LOVE YOU. Do something that you have ALWAYS wanted to do. All women want to try to look glamorous. Do something that is so daring, so shocking, that nobody would even think that you would...

The Christmas Train Visits Simi Valley

This evening we met up with a few friends at the Simi Valley Train Station to see the Christmas Train. Daniel and I used to take our nieces every year, however they have out grown it in resent years. So we thought Sienna was old enough to enjoy and love the experience. It's a free event all you do...

Holiday brain dump

We officially started the Christmas season the other day when my mom put on The Christmas Revels, a cassette (remember those?) that we had from way back before I can remember that we eventually replaced with the CD when it became available. Listening to it is one of our Christmas traditions and...

Not Sexy-Sexy, But Pregnant-Sexy.

Yesterday, we had our office christmas party. We went to see Tribute To The Four Tops at Grand Casino in Helsinki, and I have to say it was absolutely fantastic. I've never seen motown, I don't know The Four Tops and I wasn't even close to being born in the sixties, but it was a really great show...

The Awakening of Brian Wilson

"Announcement (w/music)" by Brian Wilson is from the promotional album Yulesville. It was a double disc collection of Warner Brothers artists from 1987. "The Awakening of Scrooge (Christmas Carol Selections)" is from a 1911 wax cylinder by Bransby Williams. Recommendations: versions of "Ave Maria"...

Christmas cheer for others

What do you give a 92 year old man and an 87 year old woman for Christmas? No not a funeral plan! We are purchasing "access ro clean water for a child" through CARE Australia for Mr FD's parents as their Christmas gift. Think about others less fortunate this Christmas ... think of gifts that keep on...

There Is Much To Be Thankful For!

As we approach the day in which we set aside as a country each year to stop and give thanks for all God has done for us, I often wonder how thankful we are as citizens of this great land for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. Even though we may be in the midst of an economic crisis, which...

So True

My mom sent me this email today. I've seen it before, but I got a good laugh today because it's never been more true than it is right now - especially the part about the wise men and the asses. Enjoy... The Supreme Court has ruled that there cannot be a nativity scene in the United States' capitol...

Steve Glinberg releases KidCalc 1.7 for iPhone and iPod touch

Independent software developer Steve Glinberg today announces KidCalc 1.7, an update to his popular animated math flash cards and learning game for iPhone and iPod touch. Designed specifically to leverage the iPhones peerless interface, KidCalc helps teach math to children, ages 3-8 years, using...

Sage with Santa!

I think this is the last year we're going to do this...

Travel Guide to Strasbourg: Christmas Markets in the Alsace

The following travel guide was brought to you by BCD Travel, the corporate travel experts. 'Tis the season for Christmas markets Though Strasbourg is convivial, cultured and entertaining the year round, its appeal goes into overdrive in December. The city’s wintry delights are guaranteed to charm...