Little Orphan Annie sang, “You’re never full dressed without a smile!” I agree that a smile completes every outfit. However, since today is National Hat Day, I’d like to add that a hat also makes a good accessory for any occasion. For example, it is the perfect thing to wear if you’re headed out to […]
Well this is awkward. Has anyone seen my reindeer? He answers to the name of Rudolph, and may or may not be the actual reindeer who helps Santa. That is one of a few theories as to why he has gone missing from my home. Oh deer, oops I mean oh dear, let me explain… […]
Yesterday was Twelfth Night, the eve before the end of the 12 Days of Christmas. Years ago on this date Angel Chuck Billy began a family tradition, based on Anglo-Saxon folklore, of wassailing our apple trees with cider, song, and toast, in the hopes of a bountiful harvest. According to his research, the purpose of […]
Many folks have been asking, so without further ado, it is time for Dad’s Christmas gift reveal! For those who are new to this tradition, Dad has a history of giving Mom practical gifts. In the past he has given Mom toilet seats (he’d want me to emphasize they weren’t just any toilet seats, but […]
Whoa! Slow down there! Step away from the tree! Before you take down the decorations remember that we are still within the 12 Days of Christmas, which began on December 26th and runs through Epiphany on January 6th. In fact, based on my calculations we are eligible for an additional 364 gifts! All the more […]
Today I am sharing a previously unreleased song from the archives. Originally written in 2023, it wasn’t posted because Angel Chuck Billy at the time came up with a more pressing topic that couldn’t wait. Then last year, well I wasn’t in a singing mood. But Christmas is a time all about second chances! So […]
Today I am sharing the complete story of Chuck Billy’s awkward missteps with Santa. Over the years Angel Chuck Billy shared bits and pieces of this tale from his perspective, but for the first time here is the full story about how Chuck Billy ended up on the Naughty List! It all began with a […]
Today I present to you from our archives a cautionary tale for dogs loosely based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. May the lesson I first endeavored to relate five years ago, ring true in your hearts today!* A Squeaky Toy Christmas Carol (December 23, 2020) Chuck Billy killed stuffed animals to begin with. There […]
The holidays are all about cherished family traditions. One of our traditions is me playing the role of shepherd with my family’s Nativity set. It’s a role I’ve taken very serious for a few years now, ever since Mom brought home a new manger. Normally I leave our Christmas decorations alone. However, I was instantly […]
Yesterday I referred to Angel Chuck Billy’s strange obsession with elves spying on him for Santa. Well it wasn’t just elves that had him concerned. He also expanded his theory to include cats being on Santa’s payroll to trap dogs on the naughty list. I realize that since he first presented his findings, I have […]