Tag Archives: Christmas

Christmas Note #20 — Nuts to You

Posted on December 21, 2012 by kymlucas

I felt kind of guilty about talking about the mint fudge and not sharing the recipe. So, to make up for it, I’m going to tell you how to make “Hot Spicy Toasted Nuts,”  a recipe that was originally on … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note # 19 — How to Wrap a Gift

Posted on December 20, 2012 by kymlucas

From “Love Actually,” one of the few movies on my required Christmas viewing list. This clip features the brilliant Rowan Atkinson and Alan Rickman, with a brief appearance by Emma Thompson.

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Christmas Note #18 — Christmas Sweatz?

Posted on December 19, 2012 by kymlucas

Christmas Sweatz? I’m thinking maybe a little too much eggnog?

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Christmas Note #17 — The Second Best Christmas Song Ever

Posted on December 18, 2012 by kymlucas

I discovered the second best Christmas song ever by buying the CD with the best Christmas song ever. And reader, you will scarcely believe it, but I actually had to drive across town to find a copy of that CD, “The Edge … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #16 — Weird Christmas Books

Posted on December 17, 2012 by kymlucas

As shared on Publishers Weekly, here’s a list of books that will greatly add to your holiday festivities. http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/PWxyz/2012/12/06/15-weird-christmas-books/ Click through to check out such treasures as It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Zombies and Dumb White Husband vs Santa, along with … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #14 — Peppermint Fudge

Posted on December 15, 2012 by kymlucas

I love Family Fun magazine, despite the facts that it’s owned by Disney and geared to younger children. I really have no reason to read it these days since our only offspring can be considered a child only if you employ vast … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #13 — Peace on Earth

Posted on December 14, 2012 by kymlucas

I was going to save this for Christmas Eve — it’s my favorite Christmas carol.  But after today’s events, I decided we needed it early. Peace on earth, can it be? “I pray my wish will come true, for my … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #10 — Jackson Browne, “The Rebel Jesus”

Posted on December 12, 2012 by kymlucas

It’s sad to realize that love and charity are still often looked upon as rebellious ideas.

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Christmas Note #8: Christmas Lights by Coldplay

Posted on December 11, 2012 by kymlucas

This one’s for Sarah, who shared the second video on Facebook. Another lovely Christmas song, this one by Coldplay. Your choice of two versions — one with the whole band, and one with just Chris. The sound quality is somewhat … Continue reading →

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Christmas Note #7 — A reminder of what Christmas is

Posted on December 10, 2012 by kymlucas

Would you give your boots to a stranger? A homeless beggar? Would I? I’d like to say yes, but the truth is I doubt it. I have a tendency to be a bit self-righteous, thinking — though I hate to … Continue reading →

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