Tag: Family

Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claus

~ Lenore Diane ~ 18 Comments

We are lucky enough to live within 5 miles of Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Beginning on Thanksgiving, Santa and his wife open their house to the public every night thru Christmas Eve.

Santa begins the decorating process early in October, adding new decorations every year. We enjoy driving by their house in the fall, watching Santa prepare his grounds wearing his standard blue jeans and a red shirt. I don’t know that I’ve ever driven by Santa’s house and not seen him in a red shirt and jeans. Continue reading “Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Claus” →

Tooting My Family’s Horn – aka Our Christmas Letter

~ Lenore Diane ~ 36 Comments

‘Tis the season for Christmas cards, letters and pictures.

Have you sent your batch of Christmas cards, yet? Do you sign the card, or do you have the family names printed? Do you send both a letter and a card? Do you simply send a Christmas family photo?

I buy Christmas cards through a children’s hospital, and I include a hand written note and family picture. Last year, I worked on our Christmas cards the weekend of Thanksgiving. I had those suckers out shortly after December 1st. This year? Well, I hope to complete the task before Christmas.

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What Do You Do, Dear?

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~ Lenore Diane ~ 33 Comments

Two books from my childhood (though written 11 yrs before I was born) were “What Do You Do, Dear?” and “What Do You Say, Dear?” by Sesyle Joslin.

The books offer a funny approach to manners. For instance, if a lady, captive on a pirate ship, drops her handkerchief while walking the plank, “What do you do, Dear?” Or, if a nice gentleman introduces you to a baby elephant, “What do you say, Dear?”

The titles of the books came to my mind recently, after reading an email from my nephew. Continue reading “What Do You Do, Dear?” →