MERRY CHRISTMAS! It is Christmas Day 2023 and I went out to take a morning drive near our home here … More
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Christmas(time) countdown 2023: Countdown’s over with ‘Christmas Vacation’
Today’s “must” movie is the top of the Christmas tree on this Christmas Day 2023: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” It … More
Christmas Eve 2023! Traditional Japanese steakhouse visit continues!
The year 2023 is about to be in our rear-view mirror … and that means our traditional Christmas Eve dinner … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: If you like ‘A Christmas Story’ … then give thanks to ‘Porky’s’
Today’s “must” movie is the penultimate step in my Christmas movie recommendations for 2023: “A Christmas Story.” As has become … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: You know you’ll watch ‘Home Alone(s)’
Today’s “must” movie is getting us near the finish line in my annual Christmas(time) countdown of flicks. Today, Dec. 23, … More
A long Christmas holiday ‘weekend’ begins with this beautiful vista
We are headed to Christmas Day and this morning here in Naples, Fla., was the perfect view to start a … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: Don’t forget ‘Jingle All the Way’ in your movie lineup
Today’s “must” movie is next in my annual Christmas(time) countdown of flicks. Today, Dec. 22, 2023, moves to a “kids” … More
In decorating with lights at Christmas, remember to wrap the post!
One of the standards in today’s strategy for placing decorations of Christmas lights on your home is that you make … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: Don’t overlook ‘The Family Man’ these holidays
Today’s “must” movie is next in my annual Christmas(time) countdown of flicks. Today, Dec. 21, 2023, moves to a great, … More
Christmas decorations? Well, there’s big, bigger and then biggest!
Some people decorate the outside of their home for Christmas; some people go big; some people go bigger; and then … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: Next … it isn’t Christmas without an ‘Office Christmas Party’
Today’s “must” movie is next in my annual Christmas(time) countdown of flicks. Today, Dec. 20, 2023, finds us getting into … More
Christmas lights 2023: A patriotic display near our home in Naples
Photographing lights on homes at Christmas time is an old tradition for this former newspaper reporter. I totally enjoyed “shooting” … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: Next up … you need to be ‘Trading Places’
Today’s “must” movie is next in my annual Christmas(time) countdown of flicks. Today, Dec. 19, 2023, finds us with “Trading … More
Christmas(time) countdown 2023: Start things off with ‘Die Hard’ (yes, it’s a Christmas flick)
Today’s “must” movie is first in my annual Christmas(time) countdown of flicks. Today, Dec. 18, 2023, finds us with “Die … More
The stretch-run to Christmas Day includes a Christmas tree on the patio!
It’s the stretch run to Christmas Day and we even have a small Christmas tree on our patio table! Here’s … More
A UF Gators ornament makes the Christmas season even brighter
As the iconic song notes (and pun intended): “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” and what better way … More
OK, here’s the playlist of Christmas songs on my iPhone!
It’s the day after Thanksgiving 2023 and I’m changing gears a bit and offering my recommendation for a playlist of … More
Unless you’re following the Orthodox calendar, Jan. 19 is an odd date to discard a wreath
Unless you’re following the Orthodox calendar of Christmas on this past Jan. 7, 2023, or the New Year on Jan. … More
A goodbye to Christmas Day 2022!
It’s time to say goodbye to Christmas 2022. Here’s a look at the late afternoon of Christmas Day 2022! Now, … More
Merry Christmas for 2022!
Merry Christmas 2022! Although the meaning of the holiday and the season isn’t any longer at the fore for many … More
Our Christmas Eve tradition continued tonight in ’22 at a new location: Maguro!
A year ago, we had out last traditional Christmas Eve dinner at the DaRuMa Japanese steakhouse here in Naples, Fla. … More
Christmas spirit ’22: Countdown … ‘Christmas Vacation’ is No. 1 for a reason … it’s the best!
Looking on the big screen at your home … we’re counting down to Christmas 2022! Today is Christmas Eve and … More
Christmas spirit ’22: Countdown … ‘A Christmas Story’ is 1 of 2 best-ever at Christmas
Looking on the big screen at your home … we’re counting down to Christmas 2022! And we’re a day away … More
Enjoy a little Christmas cheer while stopped at a red light
Christmas cheer can even be found at a red light at this time of the year! I was waiting to … More