Patt with Two T's

Back when I was young and frilly, I wrote down poems some thought were silly, But persist I did and to some degree, my friends learned more about the real me. Now we're heading to another year, so I've decided to put aside my fears  To write in rhyme when the feeling hits, and find pictures that might even fit. I'm glad to see this year end, with promises of one to commend; 2012 was just all right, though I reached some goals-- looking in hindsight. I did my art almost everyday--knit and weave and with beads did play; Two open studios this year for us, though chairing twice was too much fuss. New CoCA goals this year we'll set, and some new members I know we'll get More shows we'll do to strut our stuff till everyone feels they've sold enough. Some things came to an end this year, like my tenants left and my condo's clear.  That's not good news-- meant much to be done, I worked on it without much fun.  New f...

 I know I'm not the only one who dislikes the holidays, so don't give me any crap about my attitude.     What I hate is trying to get anywhere in December--all the roads are clogged with people who seem to only drive once a year and that's to the mall.  Speaking of the mall--the stores start trying to sell presents as soon as HALLOWEEN is over!  They don't even wait for Thanksgiving any longer.  And how about making their employees work all night so they're ready for the crowds at midnight?!   That's the holiday spirit.  And not everyone wants to hear Christmas carols on every radio station and in every store.  Enough already.  Stop presuming we're all Christians celebrating one holiday.  What I DO like are the decorated houses!  I think it reminds me of my childhood when we'd all climb into the car and travel around looking at them.  I saw a great one on Eaton in San Carlos last week.  I imagine their electric bil...