Monthly Archives: November 2020

382. A Holiday Buying Guide to 5 Practically Perfect Presents

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Octo-woman

Hi, World. How’s it going out there on the Outside? Still there? As for the rest of us housebound hermits, we know we have to get geared up for a kind of bleak Christmas this year. Santa’s travel schedule will … Continue reading →

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381. Heartfelt apologies to the turkey

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Octo-woman

One of the things I’m thankful for this 2020 year is that, at least, I’m not an undercooked turkey. Such a creature is not to be desired. And if you ever want to have dinner guests again, avoid presenting one … Continue reading →

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380. Here’s to Old Faithful

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Octo-woman

Switching off from daylight savings time recently reminded me of that famous old song about Grandfather’s Clock, a song which always used to – pardon the expression – tick me off. … the one that goes… My grandfather’s clock was … Continue reading →

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379. Sharing some comfort

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Octo-woman

After the agonizing and chaotic week our nation has just weathered, I was thinking that this might not be the most appropriate time to post anything frivolous. While we haven’t been formally engaged in a bloody “civil war”, it has … Continue reading →

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378. The day after the Halloween That Wasn’t

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Octo-woman

To relieve the tension of this week’s voting drama, I was looking forward to all the candy bingeing I could do on Halloween night. But then I remembered. We’re not having Halloween trick or treats this year. This is the … Continue reading →

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