For the first time in my life I had the pleasure of eating chestnuts roasted on an open fire! Holiday cheer filled the air at the annual Whitefish Christmas Stroll. Stores stayed open late and merchants offered goodies to entice shoppers inside. In the spirit of the season, shoppers pulled out their credit cards and […]
Charles Conrad only lived in the beautifully appointed Conrad Mansion for the final seven years of his life. Anyone associated with the Conrads or who descended from the family will attest that those seven years were the most joyous years in the Mansion. One aspect of that brief, happy time was the annual […]
Once upon a time in the 1960’s, When everybody thought everything was nifty, Came out of a box, Complete with branches and stand, An aluminum Christmas tree, Of which I was not a fan. It was thought to be modern, And space age too, No chopping, no watering, Less clean up for you. It shown […]
A small crowd gathered on the porch of the Conrad Mansion as the essence of Thanksgiving withered and the Christmas season began to bloom. The air was chilly and the mood was festive as a cheerful tourist spoke to the waiting crowd about historical Boston. Finally, the screen door opened and a middle-aged woman looked […]
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Except for the Duffys Mother, Father, and five, So harsh was their journey Nearly frozen they’d arrive.” _______________________________ Christmas Eve 1891 – The Duffy’s Journey It was Christmas Eve of 1891 when the Duffy family […]
’Twas the night before Christmas, When all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse, The stockings were hung by the Chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their […]
As many do at this time of year with short winter days and long cold nights, my family and I watch a lot of inspirational movies. We don’t have a TV, so we gather in front of the computer to watch our favorite movies on Youtube, Hulu, or Google Video. What’s great is that […]
On Black Friday, in a tremendously long line, we pondered how the Friday after Thanksgiving would be in New York City. We imagined trampling crowds of people fighting others for good deals. Not expecting ever to really find out, we dismissed the thought. Today, there is an article in the newspaper about a man who […]
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