I guess winter is finally here. It’s been way too cold for this Brazilian, but it does get me in the Christmas spirit. The idea of a white Christmas was never easy for me to grasp as it is summer in Brazil and the first time I saw snow was in California when I moved…
Every year when the New Year begins to loom large on the final calendar page everyone is all about losing weight, exercising more, quitting their respective vices and resolving to make the upcoming year the one that will be the best ever. Sometimes, the resolutions stick like the floor of a movie theater, while others…
Some birthdays, when I was growing up, I would beg for a present that was a tad too expensive. On occasions when I received that too-dear birthday gift, my mother would declare it part of that year’s Christmas bounty. Unfortunately, early Christmas presents just didn’t satisfy once yuletide arrived – even if rewrapped in paper…
I’m from the U.K. and like so many others I moved to San Diego because of the weather. But after fifteen winters I have begun to miss spending the holidays in a part of the world that is dark and snowy and cold. Twinkle lights seem to twinkle with just a little more magic in…
It’s that time of year when soccer moms get to pushing, shoving and even pepper spraying at Wal-Mart, all in order to get the perfect gifts. Seeing as our community likes to take a decidedly different tack and deliver a sack full of goodies to their loved ones, without bodily harm being involved – shouldn’t…
Every year, you’re faced with a quandary. Missing the office holiday party is not an option. You have to go, no question. But attending is filled with potential trouble. Will you, in the holiday spirit, say the wrong thing to the boss? What if your beloved makes a fool out of you? If the champagne…
Everyone is always looking for fun stocking stuffers. This year, go the gourmet route instead of giving batteries and hair gel. From chocolates to olive oil, there is something out there for everyone. This week I compiled a list of ten great items to stuff in the stocking of your culinary enthusiast. 1 Seaport Oil…
It’s that time of year again, when our attention turns to how homo-worthy some past yuletide specials have been. Well, at least mine does. Yes, we have been made aware that Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer, and his sidekick Hermie the Elf were super gay. Or that A Year Without a Santa Claus’ two brothers,…
