Christmas Time in Tinseltown

December 1, 2010, Leave a Comment on Christmas Time in Tinseltown

Well, here we are, December first! Finally! I adore winter so much! Last weekend, I went to Eugene to visit my dad. We did some antiquing and decorated at his house, which included putting up seven aluminum Christmas trees. I also was able to pick and choose some more decor to bring back with me…

It's That Time of Year…

November 22, 2010, 1 Comment

It seems that every year Christmas begins earlier and earlier. As much as I love the holiday, I do like to draw the line somewhere. That somewhere used to be Thanksgiving, but that is nearly pointless to avoid anymore. With the television constantly playing holiday themed commercials, and the stores full of Christmas decor and…

Happy Halloween!

November 1, 2010, 2 Comments

Happy (belated) Halloween, dear readers!! I hope you all had a lovely and safe holiday that is fulled with delightful tricks and treats! As for me…in the afternoon, Patrick and I attending the screening of Psycho at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in downtown where the score was performed by the Oregon Symphony. The idea…

Gearing Up For Halloween

October 22, 2010, 1 Comment

With Halloween just a week away, and playing hostess tomorrow night, I whipped up a few more decorations for the pad. It’s our first Halloween at the new apartment, and first holidays in new places can be a little disorienting. First off, you have to find the decorations, which are in a totally new spot in storage,…

Want the Ultimate in Atomic Christmas Movies?

December 18, 2009, Leave a Comment on Want the Ultimate in Atomic Christmas Movies?

Watch Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. In this 1964 flick, martian children are enraptured with Earth programs and Santa Claus, so much so they do not eat or sleep, and this causes the leader of Mars to seek the advice of the planet elder, who tells them that martian children, who have never had fun, “need…

Here Comes Santa Claus

December 11, 2009, Leave a Comment on Here Comes Santa Claus

Well, I can now say that I am done with my final fall term; two finals and the completion of my 25 page essay examining Portland’s vice racket in the 1940s and 50s. It nearly killed me. I was up until 4:15 am finishing it up. I will not be posting it until I receive a grade though,…

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Christmas Time in Tinseltown

It's That Time of Year…

Happy Halloween!

Gearing Up For Halloween

Want the Ultimate in Atomic Christmas Movies?

Here Comes Santa Claus