First off, killer title. No notes, simply perfect. Or as cousin Eddie might say, "this is just a real nice surprise."
I loved this blend of seasonal magic, memoir, and infotainment! I had no idea the Rockefeller Center tree had it's own caretaker. It totally makes sense. I just never thought to wonder about it.
Thanks for sharing your Christmas memories. This is some beautiful writing. :)
Awww!! Thank you, thank you! I hope you’re setting Dad-related exterior illuminations expectations accordingly! I was also surprised to learn about the Rock Center tree guru! Again: Guidance counselors of America, take note! You could be responsible for the next Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Guru!!!! 😉
It’s definitely the most, mostiest time of the year. I can just see the Moeschen Manse glittering in the Salem suburbs, a la Home Alone Stylez. Ahhh, a simpler time indeed.
I am really enjoying your reminiscing posts regarding your dad; a topic we never discussed much, but I’m forming a picture of him in my mind. Sometimes the memories burn, burn, burn…but sometimes they are as sweet as a Christmas sugar cookie sprinkled with fairy dust and magic. Love you.
Thanks Schmoodle. I truly and deeply appreciate that. A lot of interesting shifts and developments underway--a tad chafey (reaches for the balm), but ultimately healing. Sending love, light, and superior nogg this mostiest season 💗🎄
Ah yes, the bag of batteries; the lifesaver of every suburban dad. Once in a while, the odd oil filter or piece of lumber would show up at our house as well. as well. These were more aspirational than anything, and most made a beeline straight for our garage, where they'd collect dust for the next several years.
First off, killer title. No notes, simply perfect. Or as cousin Eddie might say, "this is just a real nice surprise."
I loved this blend of seasonal magic, memoir, and infotainment! I had no idea the Rockefeller Center tree had it's own caretaker. It totally makes sense. I just never thought to wonder about it.
Thanks for sharing your Christmas memories. This is some beautiful writing. :)
Awww!! Thank you, thank you! I hope you’re setting Dad-related exterior illuminations expectations accordingly! I was also surprised to learn about the Rock Center tree guru! Again: Guidance counselors of America, take note! You could be responsible for the next Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Guru!!!! 😉
It’s definitely the most, mostiest time of the year. I can just see the Moeschen Manse glittering in the Salem suburbs, a la Home Alone Stylez. Ahhh, a simpler time indeed.
I am really enjoying your reminiscing posts regarding your dad; a topic we never discussed much, but I’m forming a picture of him in my mind. Sometimes the memories burn, burn, burn…but sometimes they are as sweet as a Christmas sugar cookie sprinkled with fairy dust and magic. Love you.
Thanks Schmoodle. I truly and deeply appreciate that. A lot of interesting shifts and developments underway--a tad chafey (reaches for the balm), but ultimately healing. Sending love, light, and superior nogg this mostiest season 💗🎄
Ah yes, the bag of batteries; the lifesaver of every suburban dad. Once in a while, the odd oil filter or piece of lumber would show up at our house as well. as well. These were more aspirational than anything, and most made a beeline straight for our garage, where they'd collect dust for the next several years.
Omigod---aspirational building supplies...that is a very real thing! Hilarious! When the grid goes down, head east to NH. We have batteries. 😉
What a beautiful story
Thanks so much! You are most kind. These days it’s all hands on deck in the exterior illuminations department. Stay steady out there ♥️