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The Great, the Baffling, the Terrible: “The Muppets”

I wrote these impressions after seeing “The Muppets.” It’s not strictly a review. There are plenty of spoilers, so if you want to see it, come back after you’ve had time to sit in the movie theater parking lot after it’s over, wondering what just happened. I’d love to hear your opinions.

The Great

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…people like lists (vol. 16)

1. The infamous Beck is hosting a round-up of bloggers and their gift guides. She’s calling it “Non-Oprah’s Favorite Things” and we are her collective Gayle. I made a gift guide, and it’s posted today. My theme was nostalgia, so I drew on my own childhood and classic Christmas gifts. I tried to include gifts […]

Snoopy Thanksgiving is here to stay

It was a breezy whim born on Thanksgiving 11 years ago. Now, it’s a deeply important family tradition. Thanksgiving Day with our kids wouldn’t be the same without our Snoopy Thanksgiving celebration.

At around 11 am on Thanksgiving morning, post-parade, pre-feast, we have the kids prepare their special observance of the holiday. Like Snoopy in […]