Category Archives: Holidays
Spring Break in Pittsburgh
Some people go to Florida for spring break. Some go on Caribbean cruises or to other warm and wild locations. So where did I go? Pittsburgh. Yes, of all places in the world, I somehow ended up in Pittsburgh with … Continue reading
A Visit with Mom
As an adult, I used to delay visiting mom as long as possible. Mom made me feel like a child, regardless of my actual age or even the fact that I was also a mom. Mom’s house was a cluttered … Continue reading
Tree? What Tree?
Christmas came and went – but my Christmas tree came and is still here. Why is it that I procrastinate about the inevitable every year? I know that sooner or later I have to do the deed and take … Continue reading
Dear Santa
Dear Santa, I’m writing this because I want to explain a few things in case you get the wrong idea. You may have heard a rumor that I said I didn’t believe in you any more. I did say this, … Continue reading
The Twelve Days of Christmas Computing
On the first day of Christmas, my Help Desk gave to me… A BRAND NEW USER I.D. On the second day of Christmas, my Help Desk gave to me TWO SIGN-IN FORMS, And a BRAND NEW User I.D. On the … Continue reading
Christmas Funnies
Santa is watching, please don’t do anything to embarrass him. Christmas spirit is a mysterious force that causes people to max out their credit cards. I’m dreaming of a white Christmas – so wake me up if I start … Continue reading
Twelve Easy Steps for Wrapping Perfect Gifts
You too can have beautifully wrapped holiday gifts without paying department store gift- wrapping prices. Wrapping gifts is not that difficult and is something anyone can learn with a small amount of effort. 1. Get a sturdy box for the … Continue reading
Dear Santa
Story by Ben Baker & Sheila Moss Ben’s letter to Santa (published by permission) shown in italics is a column that can (and has) stood alone. Sheila just added her two cents worth from Santa to be aggravating. The authors … Continue reading
Rules for Santa’s Workshop, Inc.
MEMO FROM: Kris Kringle TO: All Staff RE: Rules for Santa’s Workshop, Inc. It has come to my attention that some of the staff are taking their responsibilities less than seriously. As you know, our business has the responsibility … Continue reading
