Decorating for the Holidays

Decorating for the Holidays

Shadra Bruce To be honest, I’m not much of an interior designer. My furniture would stay in the same place forever if we weren’t making room for extra people. But this time of year, it’s fun to bring a little holiday spirit into every room, and even...
The (Dreaded) Christmas Newsletter

The (Dreaded) Christmas Newsletter

Getting Real With Shadra Bruce I admit it. When the trend of sending out the annual family newsletter accompanied the invention of the deskjet printer, I was pretty disheartened. The holidays, which had already become a bit impersonal, took a giant step toward...
Sweet Memories

Sweet Memories

Let’s Get Real with Wanda Morrissey I’m sitting here at my computer enjoying one of my favorite Christmas traditions, Chicken Bones. Not actual chicken bones but the candy. That pink cinnamon shell and semi-sweet chocolate centre is an irresistible combination...