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Dec 31 2013
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The Tree of Misfit Ornaments

As is the tradition, right after the days of fall rolled into December, my wife and I got out the Christmas tree. After it was set up, we began pulling the ornaments out of a box and placing them on the branches. Continue reading →

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Nov 01 2013
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All I Want for Christmas is … Candy Corn?

When I was younger, one of the most exciting parts of each holiday season was all of the holiday-specific candy and desserts that only came out that time of year. For me,

  • Easter = Chick-shaped Peeps
  • Halloween = Candy corn, mellowcreme pumpkins, and the miniature version of any candy (which, in my head, meant they didn’t really have calories in them)
  • Christmas = Marshmallow-filled chocolate Santa Clauses and green and red M&Ms
  • Valentine’s Day = Conversation hearts
  • St. Patrick’s Day = Irish soda bread (OK, that’s not really a candy or dessert, but I did look forward to my mom making it every year.)
  • Thanksgiving = Pumpkin pie and pecan pie

But there’s been a trend in recent years ruining the magic of the anticipation of these treats. Continue reading →

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