This 21st Century Journey
November 26, 2023
I could only wonder what she might have thought of 2023. Did she ever even imagine? I mean, flying over Bath at about 25,000 feet doing 450 MPH? … More This 21st Century Journey
Tag: Christmas
Preparations 2022
December 21, 2022
I call it a “one joke” jumper – meaning it is amusing briefly once in being turned on, but after a few minutes it is annoying particularly to others in the room… … More Preparations 2022
“I cannot wait to see you again”
December 23, 2020
Yes, we have FaceTime and such; but in terms of in person contact we may be now in much the same position as they were in “1799.” … More “I cannot wait to see you again”
A Sound And Video Christmas Post
December 24, 2018
For a Christmas post, how about a series of short – a few seconds each – videos. So you know, they contain SOUND. … More A Sound And Video Christmas Post
Up From The Ruins
December 22, 2018
The holiday happiness all around me was not making me happier; it was getting on my nerves. I’m unhappy with certain other extended “family” so-called relationships as well. Other life issues are also frustrating me. It all became an angry jumble, bubbling under my surface as the day wore on. I was “overheating.” … More Up From The Ruins
A Christmas Card
December 24, 2017
I used to send out dozens of cards, but that was now years ago… … More A Christmas Card
A Few Days Of Holiday Hibernation
December 23, 2016
Here, near Windham in the Catskills, we awoke to some snow yesterday: Lovely to look at and fortunately not enough to be a major driving problem. English relatives will be arriving here later today, driving up from Manhattan where they’ve been sightseeing for the last two days. We’re prepared:
The Holiday (Film)
December 18, 2016
What a ludicrous hour to be awake on a Sunday. We’re going to church early. Like many of you, we’ve been spending the weekend preparing for Christmas:
Holiday Snaps
December 26, 2015
Our tree – with a glimpse of the oddly snowless Catskills visible through the window: Maybe a new author photo? 😉 Taken yesterday evening, wearing my new Christmas jumper:
R. J. Nello 