The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there. That line never made sense to me. Growing up, we had a pellet stove and central heating. The stockings, with sequins sewn … read more » by Fantasy in Sat, Dec 23 |
I think a lot about the thoughtful gifts I’ve received over the years. There were those custom-made beaver skin house slippers from my late stepfather he had made in Alaska. He had everyone trace their feet months prior, only snickering … read more » by Fantasy in Fri, Dec 22 |
“While we were sleeping, those elves were busy.” My wife and I never envisioned becoming “Elf on the Shelf” parents. We were especially surprised when the first elf, “Minty,” was gifted to our daughter at age eight, plenty of years … read more » by Fantasy in Fri, Dec 15 |
Lately, I’ve been trying my hand at cooking more hifalutin dishes that require better technique and more advanced methods. Every ingredient is top quality, each chronologically organized mise en place. I love honing my many knives, relishing each soprano note … read more » by Fantasy in Fri, Dec 15 |
It has been spelled out many times in this column that I will not take a victory lap unless the prediction is absolutely perfect. With your permission, I broke that rule last Monday night. Folsom, California, native and beloved protagonist of … read more » by Fantasy in Sat, Dec 9 |
“Getting old is the pits.” muttered Joan, 84, who had been fitted for new hearing aids a few months prior. It wasn’t so much the imminence of mortality staring her down, but rather a Parkinson’s diagnosis that had made her hobbies … read more » by Fantasy in Thu, Dec 7 |
Buying something for myself has never been a problem. I am pretty impulsive when I come across things that suit me. This trait of mine naturally means I’m often labeled as “difficult to buy for.” I also put up an … read more » by Fantasy in Fri, Dec 1 |
If your ears are picking up a high-pitched whining sound, it might not be tinnitus. That sound is actually fantasy managers bleating about all the great players on their bye in Week 13. I get it. The Ravens, Bills, Bears, … read more » by Fantasy in Thu, Nov 30 |
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