**Deep breath** Here goes. We don't do Jesus in our house. I grew up Christian-ish, went to Catholic school because it was the best private school we could afford (CA public schools are, um, ever so slightly under-funded), and grew up in a country where talking heads talk about the "war on Christmas" with all … Continue reading The Real Story Of Christmas
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Kid Gifts for the Parent You Hate
I love giving gifts! No, seriously, I spend waaaaay too much of my free time stalking the internet for the perfect gift for people on my list (note: they're often not nearly as impressed by my gift-giving skills as I am). It's a way to show someone you love them, and pay attention to what … Continue reading Kid Gifts for the Parent You Hate
The Best Presents of 2017
Okay, I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, so I'm complicit in corporate America's plot to get Americans buying all the things, all the time, but it came up in my feed, and I'm not going to remember this in three weeks, so you're getting it now! You're welcome. The initial inspiration was this toy, … Continue reading The Best Presents of 2017
Glint of Light 