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Merry Yule!!!
Dec. 22nd, 2015 11:21 amMerry Yule, my friends!
Today is the shortest day of the year (and longest night!). Right now it's rainy and gray here so not much sun to see. Enjoy this day before it gets dark around 4:00! ;)
Today is the shortest day of the year (and longest night!). Right now it's rainy and gray here so not much sun to see. Enjoy this day before it gets dark around 4:00! ;)
Week 16: New England Patriots 17, New York Jets 16 (12-3) (Sunday, December 21, 2014)
The Patriots squeaked out a win over division rival Jets. It's always a grinder with these guys! Disturbing that the O-Line had regressed (Dan Connolly was out) and the Jets sacked Tom four times in the first half. The Pats had no pass rush or blitzes on their side to speak of, either. >:( Not good to play so badly this late in the year, but the Jets are always pesky. And this is probably Head Coach Rex Ryan's last game for the NYJ.
Tom scrambled for a first down and Gronk and Jonas Gray scored TDs. Julian Edelman was sorely missed as he was out with a concussion. LeGarrette Blount was out for the day, too.
Thank goodness the Jets have no offense and can't make big plays! The Pats escaped and clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs. And Big Vince blocked a field goal, which probably saved the team's bacon. Go, special teams! I'll take a win on Yule! :)
The Dolphins won and the Bills' game is in progress:
NE 12-3
BUFF 8-7
Miami 8-7
NYJ 3-12
EDIT: The Bills lost! :)
Next week the Pats finish up against the Bills at home in Gillette Stadium. Go, Pats! :)
The Patriots squeaked out a win over division rival Jets. It's always a grinder with these guys! Disturbing that the O-Line had regressed (Dan Connolly was out) and the Jets sacked Tom four times in the first half. The Pats had no pass rush or blitzes on their side to speak of, either. >:( Not good to play so badly this late in the year, but the Jets are always pesky. And this is probably Head Coach Rex Ryan's last game for the NYJ.
Tom scrambled for a first down and Gronk and Jonas Gray scored TDs. Julian Edelman was sorely missed as he was out with a concussion. LeGarrette Blount was out for the day, too.
Thank goodness the Jets have no offense and can't make big plays! The Pats escaped and clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs. And Big Vince blocked a field goal, which probably saved the team's bacon. Go, special teams! I'll take a win on Yule! :)
The Dolphins won and the Bills' game is in progress:
NE 12-3
BUFF 8-7
Miami 8-7
NYJ 3-12
EDIT: The Bills lost! :)
Next week the Pats finish up against the Bills at home in Gillette Stadium. Go, Pats! :)
Merry Yule!!!
Dec. 21st, 2014 08:59 amA Merry Yule to all! :)
The Winter Solstice is upon us! When I woke up around 7:15 this morning, it looked like the middle of the night! ;) Cloudy and a bit rainy here, and snow showers predicted for later.
We won't be having a white Christmas this year. :( It'll be heavy rains and winds on Christmas Eve, clearing by morning. The only good thing about no snow is less worry about clearing it and driving, but the weather may still affect people's plans.
As for today, perfect day for getting all snug under my quilt and having hot pizza! :) Last weekend my sister and her husband came over to watch the game, but I'm going solo today while I watch Tom and the boys compete against the Jets.
Enjoy your day, my friends! :)
The Winter Solstice is upon us! When I woke up around 7:15 this morning, it looked like the middle of the night! ;) Cloudy and a bit rainy here, and snow showers predicted for later.
We won't be having a white Christmas this year. :( It'll be heavy rains and winds on Christmas Eve, clearing by morning. The only good thing about no snow is less worry about clearing it and driving, but the weather may still affect people's plans.
As for today, perfect day for getting all snug under my quilt and having hot pizza! :) Last weekend my sister and her husband came over to watch the game, but I'm going solo today while I watch Tom and the boys compete against the Jets.
Enjoy your day, my friends! :)
Merry Yule!!!
Dec. 21st, 2013 12:10 pmA Merry Yule to all! 'Tis the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year! Or longest night, whichever way you want to look at it. ;)
Hope all your holiday tasks are done and you're enjoying the season! :)
Hope all your holiday tasks are done and you're enjoying the season! :)
Holiday Whirl!
Nov. 11th, 2013 01:01 pmHi, luvs! Well, Halloween is over and even though there's a whirl of activity around that holiday with buying candy, trick-or-treating, putting together costumes, decorating the house and going to parties, it does seem as if they holiday rush really starts after the candy corn and Jack O'Lanterns.
So, my holiday list has several check-offs: I've got my cards and addressed them but I need stamps. I bought some presents and stocking stuffers but haven't gotten them all. I need some new tags and bows. I plan on decorating Thanksgiving weekend and putting up the tree with my sister's help. Reservations for Thanksgiving dinner have been made. Oh, and I'm going to see Thor 2: The Dark World tomorrow. Yay! :)
A couple of generations ago Christmas shopping started in earnest the day after Thanksgiving, but now we seem to have Christmas trees and music in stores the day after Labor Day! I buy presents throughout the year and store them away until it's time to wrap them because if I see something I think would be good, I buy it. Most of my shopping takes place in the autumn, though. And purchasing chocolates and fruit and other goodies (oranges in the stocking!) of course takes place close to Christmas.
I enjoy the holiday season. There's extra to do but so what? Life can be so humdrum that it's nice to have special things to do and look forward to. My advice for people who stress out is to organize. Even if you're not ordinarily an organizer, try it for the season. If you can get things done pretty early you can sit back and enjoy the season instead of worrying about running out to an overcrowded mall and getting that last present. Most presents are forgotten in six months or less, anyway. Some can be memorable but when I read stories about people camping out in front of stores and ditching Thanksgiving dinner, I wonder where their priorities are.
Enjoy the holiday! These are precious times. People in 1940 might have taken the season for granted. By 1941, they knew nothing would ever be the same again. Grab your piece of history because the tides of history swirl on inexorably and it's up to us to enjoy what we have when we have it. :)
BTW, a little more info on the JFK special here.
So, my holiday list has several check-offs: I've got my cards and addressed them but I need stamps. I bought some presents and stocking stuffers but haven't gotten them all. I need some new tags and bows. I plan on decorating Thanksgiving weekend and putting up the tree with my sister's help. Reservations for Thanksgiving dinner have been made. Oh, and I'm going to see Thor 2: The Dark World tomorrow. Yay! :)
A couple of generations ago Christmas shopping started in earnest the day after Thanksgiving, but now we seem to have Christmas trees and music in stores the day after Labor Day! I buy presents throughout the year and store them away until it's time to wrap them because if I see something I think would be good, I buy it. Most of my shopping takes place in the autumn, though. And purchasing chocolates and fruit and other goodies (oranges in the stocking!) of course takes place close to Christmas.
I enjoy the holiday season. There's extra to do but so what? Life can be so humdrum that it's nice to have special things to do and look forward to. My advice for people who stress out is to organize. Even if you're not ordinarily an organizer, try it for the season. If you can get things done pretty early you can sit back and enjoy the season instead of worrying about running out to an overcrowded mall and getting that last present. Most presents are forgotten in six months or less, anyway. Some can be memorable but when I read stories about people camping out in front of stores and ditching Thanksgiving dinner, I wonder where their priorities are.
Enjoy the holiday! These are precious times. People in 1940 might have taken the season for granted. By 1941, they knew nothing would ever be the same again. Grab your piece of history because the tides of history swirl on inexorably and it's up to us to enjoy what we have when we have it. :)
BTW, a little more info on the JFK special here.
2013 Wish List! :)
Nov. 9th, 2013 01:30 pmIt's that time of year again for the ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
wish_list! :)
I had a great time last year giving and receiving. It’s a great way to celebrate the holidays! :)
( My Wish List )
wish_list! :)I had a great time last year giving and receiving. It’s a great way to celebrate the holidays! :)
Holiday Cheer!
Dec. 23rd, 2008 09:06 pmYule has just been celebrated, Hanukkah has begun, and Christmas is almost upon us with New Year's just a week away.
How would our favorite DC and Marvel comics characters celebrate the holidays, if at all?
How would our favorite DC and Marvel comics characters celebrate the holidays, if at all?
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Merry Yule!
Dec. 21st, 2008 08:43 pmA Merry Solstice to all! :)
Today saw more snow as our second storm kept us busy. In between shoveling I watched the Patriots game on TV (more on that in another post). ;) But all in all, a pretty good day. I ruminated on Mother Nature while shoveling (heh heh) and the tree looks all pretty and the candles are lit in the windows. I'm feeling festive, and am happy that I have RL family and friends and my fannish family, too.
Stay warm 'n' cozy, everyone! :)
Today saw more snow as our second storm kept us busy. In between shoveling I watched the Patriots game on TV (more on that in another post). ;) But all in all, a pretty good day. I ruminated on Mother Nature while shoveling (heh heh) and the tree looks all pretty and the candles are lit in the windows. I'm feeling festive, and am happy that I have RL family and friends and my fannish family, too.
Stay warm 'n' cozy, everyone! :)
Deck The Halls!
Dec. 5th, 2008 12:49 amTake a good look at the layout. It’ll probably be changed by the weekend. Too many cool Christmas/holiday themes not to take advantage of while the account is paid. :)
Well, just the Christmas tree left to put up this Saturday and the candles in the windows. The decorations already up are quite festive!
I’m feeling festive in LJ Land, too. It’s a fun time of year.
( Puts out plates of Christmas cookies and mugs of apple cider in front of a roaring fire )
Well, just the Christmas tree left to put up this Saturday and the candles in the windows. The decorations already up are quite festive!
I’m feeling festive in LJ Land, too. It’s a fun time of year.
( Puts out plates of Christmas cookies and mugs of apple cider in front of a roaring fire )
Merry Yule/Solstice!
Dec. 22nd, 2007 12:04 amThe Winter Solstice is upon us! A Merry Yule to all! :)
