Chuck Billy, step away from the boxes for the Christmas tree decorations. I have found an historic reason to keep the house decorated for awhile longer! According to the website English-Heritage.org.uk, in Medieval England Christmas lasted to Candlemas, which is 40 days after December 25th. So technically we can keep our celebration going through February […]
For the past two years Asa and I have participated in the the Anglo-Saxon tradition of wassailing our apple trees, in an attempt to scare away the evil spirits by blessing them with cider, song, and toast. However, despite singing, cheering, jeering, and yes a little dancing, we are no closer to having a bountiful […]
Dad really out did himself with his Christmas gift for Mom. Now before we reveal what he gave her, Asa and I would like to state for the record that we had absolutely nothing to do with this gift. Dad put our names on the gift tag without our permission. Also, for those who may […]
Oh Buoy! It’s almost Christmas! As we batten down the hatches for today’s storm, we’d like to take this moment to wish everyone Merry Christmas! For those traveling or in the path of the storm, we wish you a safe harbor. And for those who need a smile today, here are a few outtakes from […]
Dogs, whether you’re visiting family and friends over the Holidays, or hosting a gathering at your home, here are some things to keep in mind so that it is a happy and worry-free celebration for everyone, especially you! First off, you’re going to be surrounded by a lot of tempting food. But you need to […]
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, but do you recall that time Asa met a reindeer on Christmas Eve? I didn’t but Asa’s decision to take his reindeer squeaky friend on a walk yesterday reminded me. And of course that in turn reminded Asa of the song he wrote for the special […]
Dear Santa, It’s me Asa. It is with deep regret that I must request you remove me from your Nice List. I’m sorry, but after an 8 year spotless record I cracked under Christmas pressure. It happened on Saturday when I headed upstairs to find a sock. Oh that wasn’t the misstep. I always carry […]
The Cats were listening to begin with. This must be understood or else nothing truly magical can come from the theory I am about to relate. Today’s post is brought to you by me, Asa, because my brother isn’t the only one with a theory about cats! Yesterday Chuck Billy shared a scientific study on […]
Dogs, gather round close. I need to whisper so the Cats don’t hear us. For years I’ve been warning you that Santa has enlisted Cats to spy on us and report our every misstep to him to put us on the Naughty List. They are worse than those creepy Elves. Cats sit unmoving in various locations […]
Asa is parodying yet another Christmas song. Today’s inspiration comes from an unfortunate incident with a gift I received last Christmas. In fact, he is singing it to the tune of Wham’s “Last Christmas.” Personally, I think Asa is making much ado about nothing. The bear in question did survive…sort of! Last Christmas Santa gave […]
