By this time last year, Lifelongnewyorker was deep into the blog … much more than lately. Looking back, I see much discussion of the tree cutting, the decor, the food associated with the holiday, along with some idle thought about what this year would bring. The answer is “Not much.” To say that our holiday [...]
Filed under: Family, Life in Montgomery, Uncategorized | Tagged: Christmas, Heifer International, Holidays, O. Henry, Staten Island | 5 Comments »
With about a month before Lifelongnewyorker heads to Alabama, we decided that it was time to announce the move to the wider world of seldom-seen friends, acquaintances and relatives with whom we have yet to exchange e-mail addresses. And what better way than via Christmas card? So this year we ordered up more than usual, [...]
Filed under: Family, Philosophy | Tagged: Christmas, Family | 1 Comment »
Do something once, it becomes a precedent. Do it twice and it’s a tradition, especially at Christmas time. Lifelongnewyorker knew that the move to Alabama meant that many holiday traditions would change next year, but it turns out the big changes are happening now. Truth be told, traditions have been shifting — at least [...]
Filed under: Family | Tagged: Brooklyn, Christmas, food, Staten Island | 5 Comments »
The Northeast winter arrived early this year, with temps well below freezing and a brisk wind that reminded LifelongNewYorker that she really doesn’t like that season. This morning, at least, the wind was light and the sun shining brightly as we went out to bag a Christmas tree. For nearly a quarter-century or so we donned our warmest [...]
Filed under: Alabama, Philosophy | Tagged: change, Christmas, home, routine, tree | 9 Comments »
