Redecorating
Shortly after he left, the rest of the task was accomplished, which was mainly dragging all the furniture all over the room (extremely easy to do when you have no carpetting, by the way) until suddenly a miracle occurred…
December 1, 2006
December 2, 2006
Apples
But even the most logical and scientific of us can be struck dumb by the overwhelming drive to maintain a tradition, and besides, those are the best damn caramel apples ever, and also some pretty amazing pie.
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December 3, 2006
Nearly painless
It occurred to me, at the little impromptu rehearsal we had on Wednesday night, that with the concert coming up quickly, it would be a good idea if I knew what I was supposed to be wearing. From the pictures on the website of the group in previous concerts, I knew that the dress code [...]
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December 4, 2006
Friends and yarn
Aside from caramel apples and apple pie and braving scary shopping malls to find black jackets, and rearranging furniture, this weekend was also about spending time with friends and exchanging ornaments and also, which I am sure will surprise no one, about yarn.
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December 5, 2006
Green for the holidays
But this year the elf hat didn’t quite work for me, which was all for the best anyway, because when an Elder God wants to sit on top of your tree, why, you have no choice but to let him.
December 6, 2006
Lo, how a rose
…there were sound checks and cameras began to swoop in, and then suddenly they turned to us and introduced us…
December 7, 2006
Ever more
…because at this time of year I must close the curtains or the sun comes directly in and blinds me, which might be cozy and warm, but is not exactly conducive to doing anything productive.
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December 8, 2006
December 9, 2006
The colours of Christmas
…the moment we started singing our first piece, he relaxed, because he knew we would be able to do his song just right. And we did.
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December 10, 2006
Passing
…we ate breakfast downstairs, where it still smells gloriously like pine and Christmas.
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