Posts Tagged ‘ Xmas ’

Coffee at a café in Chippenham, England

Nov 24th, 2011 | By | Category: Culture, Economics, News

The girl who reads is here.   The man who recommends something to everyone and usually, but not this morn, wears a jogging outfit is here.   The rather sour-faced server, who is when she summons it up jollier than that, is here.   Through the window I see the shops that are struggling, strung […]




Best Christmas songs – Part 2

Dec 21st, 2009 | By | Category: Music

I am continuing to be merry, getting in the mood for Christmas, listening to wonderful Christmas songs. (Part 1 of best Christmas songs is here) Some more of my favourites: Amazon.com Widgets Bonus: I’ve discovered today these fantastic Christmas e-cards. Roger hates electronic cards in general, but he loved these…they are sublime!




Christmas fun

Dec 20th, 2009 | By | Category: Fun stuff, News, Popular

Christmas snow scene illustration I love Christmas! It is such a wonderful time when most people are in a good mood and kinder than usual to each other. Smiles come easier, little hiccups are dismissed faster, we do more fun things with our friends and family, we play with children. If we are lucky, we […]




Best Christmas songs

Dec 16th, 2009 | By | Category: Music, Popular

I love listening to Christmas songs in the days before and during Christmas…most of them are so melodic & beautiful – they put me right in the mood for holiday cheer! I have bought many Christmas songs (mp3) or CD collections over the years – I will be posting my favourites here…starting with this list […]