Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, and Happy Cottage Eve for all who celebrate.

Christmas tree up. Lights are lit. I’ll do the ornaments tomorrow or this weekend.

I’m not going to turn this into a #foodblog but I was proud of making some shrimp and grits for the first time. It was delicious even with some substitutions.

Step by step, decorating the house. Next step is the nativity I had since childhood. #christmastime

Petaluma Pride after party #sonomacounty

Tell me what democracy looks like. #sonomacounty

Trying out this Finch app for self care, etc. Think tomogatchi meets a check-in buddy. Let’s see how it goes. #selfcare #birb

Cake time!

Success! I beat Caleb in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer 2016 board game playing Buffy & Spike as a solo player. A little treat after a completed SMART goal. #btvs #boardgame

A #free little birthday Starbucks after a free showing of Amadeus. Today’s a good day. #sonomacounty