Starbody

This Christmas, although we bought our first live tree … that was pretty much the extent of our holiday efforts. We failed to brave the throngs of shopping crowds and as much as I love to buy things for people, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it. Honestly this year we really didn’t want our friends and family to spend money on us either. Good wishes were really enough. Despite that our families sent us loads of presents that we truly appreciated with highlights such as: Beer Nuts pajamas (sweet and salty!), Philosophy goodies (aahhh!), gift cards and warm socks.

I also can’t miss mentioning the box we opened from my sister packed full of Better Made snacks. If you don’t know, Better Made is a Detroit-based snack brand that’s been around for as long as I can remember. Their thin chips (with the occasional greenie) always make me think of being at the ice rink, watching hockey games. Thank goodness they haven’t gone the way of Towne Club soda. And unlike Vernors, these chips taste the same as they have since I was a little girl. Aah salty nostalgia.

Christmas eve, we had friends over for a decidedly un-Christmas meal. Typically, it would be a roast or something involving all day preparation. This year, Scott, Chuck, Heff and Shane joined us for a small food date which included mini-hamburgers (a hit with the men for some reason), shrimp rolls, macaroni and cheese and other snacky foods built for long-term grazing. The evening was closed with a viewing of the infamous Wicked Sceptre and Taint Misbehavin’ episodes of Mr. Show. Good times were had by all.

This un-Christmas just might become a tradition in itself!