I bought “authentic” Chinese outfits for us in San Francisco’s Chinatown. We even had “authentic” matching shoes. Zack’s shoes were little dragons. Mine are really great boots with caligraphy.

It was so fun. I love our little town. The stores all stayed open and gave candy to the Trick-or-Treaters.

It was a Norman Rockwell good time. Then we confiscated the candy from the kiddos and put it in the freezer. I’m looking for a Days of Christmas Calendar with pockets for candy. Know anyone with an Etzy store that sells those?

Come vote in the Girls’ Costume Contest – quick before it’s Christmas …read more

Thanks to Mary Emma Allen for guest posting on Blog Fabulous. Mary Emma Allen writes four blogs for b5media: Alzheimer’s Notes Quilting and Patchwork, Home Biz Notes , and One Book Two Book.
“Setting my kids up for Alzheimer’s! No way! I’m a good mom,” you exclaim. “All the kids play soccer and football and sports like that.”

When I saw my granddaughter and her teammates stopping soccer balls with their heads and taking whomping hits, I cringed. That’s not how we played soccer in my day. (Yes, I did step into a depression on …read more