Tag Archives: Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2013 by TBM

I was in the heart of London a couple of weeks ago and loved seeing all the lights. These photos were taken on a cold night with my cell phone. When I got home, Miles let me know he wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged Boston Terriers, Christmas, London, Photos | 72 Comments

Happy Holidays

Posted on December 24, 2012 by TBM

I wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday and wonderful New Year. Below is a photo from the Christmas markets in Prague, Czech Republic. Have a wonderful week!

Posted in Random | Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, Czech Republic, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, Life, Photography, Photos, Prague, Travel, Travel Blog, Travel Journal | 37 Comments

A Christmas Carol Readalong

Posted on December 21, 2012 by TBM

I can’t remember how many times I’ve seen A Christmas Carol performed on the stage and how many movie adaptations and cartoon versions I’ve watched. For some reason I have always loved this story. Yet I never sat down and actually read the original. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books | Tagged 1001 Books you Must Read Before you Die, 50 Year Project, A Christmas Carol, Blog, Blogging, Book Reviews, Books, Charles Dickens, Christmas, Christmas Stories, English Authors, Ghosts, Novels, Reading Challenges, Scrooge, Writers | 46 Comments

Travel Photos Update

Posted on December 11, 2012 by TBM

I have a confession. I am woefully unprepared for December. Christmas cards are not sent because I haven’t written them yet. I did purchase the stamps yesterday though. Presents—I probably should do something about that. Decorations, well we don’t put … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Christmas, Deadlines, Holidays, New Year's Resolutions, Not Enough Time, Travel Photos | 49 Comments

What the?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by TBM

Miles surprised me twice today. First, after I wrote yesterday that he doesn’t like other dogs Miles made a new friend. A fluffy puppy ambled up to us and Miles fell in love. The two of them rolled around, chased each other, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random | Tagged 50 Year Project, Blog, Blogging, Boston Terriers, Christmas, Christmas Spirit, Dogs, Earl's Court Centre, England, Holiday Spirit, Holidays, Humor, Ideal Home Show, London, Photography, Photos, Santa | 31 Comments

St Bartholomew the Great

Posted on December 20, 2011 by TBM

Last week, Isobel from IsobelandCat’s Blog told me about A Service of Nine Lessons & Carols with the Choir of St Bartholomew the Great. We attended this service on Sunday night. Not only was the singing amazing, but the church … Continue reading →

Posted in London | Tagged A Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, Augustinian Priory, Christmas, Churches, England, English Churches, English History, Great Fire of London, London, Photography, St. Bartholomew the Great, World War I, World War II | 38 Comments

Travel Photo of the Day (Dec. 16)

Posted on December 16, 2011 by TBM

The other day I popped into a sports bar in London to catch some of the Liverpool match. The guys at the table didn’t fit in at all.

Posted in London, Travel, Travel Photos | Tagged Christmas, England, Football, Humor, Life, Liverpool, London, Photography, Santa, Soccer, Sports, Sports Bar | 43 Comments

You never know what you’ll find

Posted on December 7, 2011 by TBM

The other day we were meandering through Hyde Park and we found an event called Winter Wonderland. I didn’t even know that this festival occurred in London during the holidays. It opened on November 11 and runs through January 3. There is no … Continue reading →

Posted in London | Tagged 50 Year Project, Beers, Christmas, England, Festivities, German Sausages, Holidays, Hyde Park, London, Mulled Wine, Parks, Photography, Winter Wonderland | 29 Comments