Holidays
Friendsgiving Wood Memorial Style
Over the years, I’ve attended many Friendsgivings since I’d lived apart from my family for many years where I didn’t travel back home for Thanksgiving. Sometimes, those events were also called “Orphans’ Thanksgiving,” in which case, the adults who attended weren’t traveling to be with their relatives for the holiday. In all those years, I’d … Continue reading
Harley’s Halloween
For this year’s Halloween season, I graced several scenes with my best Harley Quinn impression, complete with glitter lips. My sister convinced me to buy the bat. First of all, I usually wouldn’t have spent that much on a prop. But she was threatening to buy it for me if I didn’t. Normally, I would’ve … Continue reading
2024 LABOR DAY WEEKEND
These days, I don’t need elaborate plans to enjoy my vacation. As a matter of fact, thanks to a surplus of paid time off, I can pick and choose when I want to accommodate some elaborate plan to have fun. So, when coworkers asked how I planned to send our latest three-day weekend, I proudly … Continue reading
Red, White & Blueberries
I enjoyed a delicious, freshly made chocolate chip waffle during a hotel stay for our family reunion a few weeks ago. That inspired me to make waffles for breakfast on the Fourth of July. I had the day off, so I didn’t have to rush. Instead of using a chocolate chip and syrup garnish, I … Continue reading
2024 Strange Family Reunion and Juneteenth
For our 83rd reunion, the Strange family incorporated Juneteenth, AKA “Emancipation Day,” decor and history as part of our agenda. Conveniently enough, our reunion fell on the weekend following the United States’ newest federal holiday. Our reunion spanned Friday through Sunday, starting with Fish Fry Friday. For most of us, it was the first time … Continue reading
Finally Celebrating Emancipation
Proving once again that you’re never too old to do something new, my parents, the “octogenarian teenagers,” attended their first Juneteenth celebration. Added bonus: none of us had ever visited the park where the event took place. The event didn’t start until 1. Since Dad’s caregiver was due to arrive at our house around 5, … Continue reading
Memorial Day Weekend in the Club
In typical Virgo mode, I researched proper adult entertainment club etiquette. The most amusing comments/advice were convincing men that a dancer’s attention was on getting paid, not finding a man. On the other hand, all I wanted to know was a ballpark figure for the least amount of cash I needed on hand. I settled … Continue reading
Sister Act: A Mother’s Day Gift
Continuing my materialess gifting for special occasions, I convinced one of my sisters to go in with me to celebrate Mother’s Day with Mom on a Saturday. We sprang for tickets at our local regional theatre to see a live performance of “Sister Act.” My sister took the celebration to the next level: she bought … Continue reading
Easter Observances 2024
I cannot remember what I did last Easter. Probably attended church, followed by dinner somewhere, but this Easter will be the memorable one. While I attended my Sunday morning hot yoga class, the rest of the family went to church services, including Dad. Nearly a year ago, Dad had fallen, breaking his left hip. In … Continue reading
2024 Leap Year Day
Leap Year Day 2020 landed on a Saturday. Of course, I hosted a potluck BYOB plus some to share party at my place for a few friends. This was one of the last in-person events that I’d both attended and hosted. Fast forward to the present year. Leap Year Day had the nerve to land … Continue reading