by DianneSalerni | Dec 24, 2010 | Christmas
It’s the Night Before Christmas and the house is a wreck.All the creatures are up and about and running amok.The children are NOT nestled in bed – more likely sprawled all over the floor with their cousins from Kansas, whom they haven’t seen in six months. They don’t...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 22, 2010 | Christmas
With fond greetings to all my blogging friends, this is my Christmas card to you … and my annual Christmas skit:Dianne sits in her usual corner with her laptop, Sorcia at her feet. The phone rings.Dianne: Hello?Bob: Hi, hon. It’s me. How are things at home? Are...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 17, 2010 | Christmas
Happy December 17th, everyone! I know it may not be a significant date for most people, but it’s my wedding anniversary! Bob and I were married on this day in 1994, the week before Christmas. It was a jolly and festive celebration! We went skiing in Killington,...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 15, 2010 | Christmas, writing
Several years ago (eight, to be precise), I decided to get creative with the note I sent out in Christmas cards and I wrote a creative little drama, which got inserted into everybody’s holiday greeting. It was well received by family and friends, and before...
by DianneSalerni | Dec 10, 2010 | Christmas
(LENNY: COVER YOUR EYES!)A few years ago, I lost my enthusiasm for Christmas.I used to love shopping (okay, not in crowds, and mostly online), and if I didn’t have most of my gifts purchased by December 1st, I felt behind. I mailed my Christmas cards so early, people...
