Dear Crabby, I am almost too afraid to ask this question, but what do you think the New Year will bring us?Thanks, Rita RenaissanceDear Rita Renaissance, You are indeed a brave soul for even asking. My longtime readers know that I usually use my last December post to talk about the year that was, so here goes: toilet paper, hand sanitizer, Zoom, masks, quarantine, and vaccine. That about sums it up. Happy New Year, everyone! Does that answer your question? OK. I’ll keep talking … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, Should I Send Out Christmas Cards This Year?
Dear Crabby, After Thanksgiving, I always like to put up my Christmas decorations and send out my Christmas cards. But I’m wondering if I should even bother sending out any cards this year. What do you think? Thanks, Susan Greetings Dear Susan Greetings, You are not the first person who I’ve heard wondering if they should bother with Christmas cards this holiday season. My daughter usually does a fancy photoshoot to put on her card and then types a letter detailing in minute … [Read more...]
Dear Crabby, What is Zoom?
Dear Crabby, What is Zoom? Sincerely, Chatty Sue Well Hello Chatty Sue - how do, do you do? Zoom is the noise every little boy makes when playing with toy cars and trucks, as well as what they shout out when riding a bike or running around the house like tiny over-caffeinated cab drivers ... "I take you to airport, zoom, zoom, zoom." There's just something about boys adding sound effects to everything they do. Oh, you may have noticed that doesn't go away as they get older. … [Read more...]