Author: Shawshank

I’m just a 40-something bearded guy trying to get a fresh start.

And the music was soothing, and they all started grooving

Shawshank, December 27, 2022

Good morning everyone! The last day off before heading back to work tomorrow. Whatever shall we do? I’m pretty sure it’s going to involve a whole bunch of nothing. If I have my way. It’s so very nice not to have anything on the radar. Not having to do anything…

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With a note saying “I love you”, I meant it

Shawshank, December 26, 2022

Good morning my friends. I hope and trust that everyone had a very good Christmas. I also hope that you all got everything that you had on your wishlist. Me, I did very very well. Everything I got, I needed and even a few gifts that I wanted. It was…

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Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright – the sun to shine by day and all the stars at night

Shawshank, December 25, 2022

Merry Christmas everyone! Awake! The coffee has been brewed, and the snow is falling outside. It’s the perfect white Christmas out there. All the presents have been opened, and I have to say I love all mine! Let’s just say, I know what I’m going to be wearing. And I’m…

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Beneath the mistletoe as we drink egg nog

Shawshank, December 24, 2022

It’s a nice relaxing day here. The laundry is laundering, and brunch has happened. The dishes are finished as well. I think we’ll just be hanging out on the couch. I just put on quite possibly the greatest Christmas movie in recent memory – Die Hard. I tried to find…

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I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams

Shawshank, December 24, 2022

So, I found the Muppet Family Christmas (with time accurate commercials) on YouTube. I’ve found my kryptonite. It’s nostalgia. The muppets singing Christmas carols, and having to overcome an obstacle. I’m a mess. Happy, but a mess. For Crystal it’s sweeping soundtracks, and majestic visuals. Today, it’s hand puppets for…

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May your days be merry and bright

Shawshank, December 24, 2022

Good morning every one. I’ve been up since 6, and Crystal, on and off since about 4 am. So yeah, we’re awake, but we’re not happy about it this morning. I’ve checked the weather and the snow that’s coming tomorrow, last night was sitting at just under 10 inches. This…

cellyhikes on One’s got the matches, one’s got the lashes one’s running her mouth again: “Sorry to hear, hope it all goes well today for you and your family 🙂”
Shawshank on Kissy face, kissy face sent to your phone, but I’m tryna kiss your lips for real: “I forgot to add the spaghetti sauce and the meatballs w/raisins were amazing. The garlic toast, and the pie were…”
Shawshank on Just a good old boys never meanin’ no harm: “She’s venturing out of the bedroom more. He’s currently sleeping under my side table, and she’s out sniffing where’s he’s…”
John H on Just a good old boys never meanin’ no harm: “Cute! Hope Pippin warms up to the little dude soon lol”
Valheru Rides! on We headin’ to the dive bar we always thought was nice: “No-one got raptured here either sadly, I was hoping the second hand record shop owner was going to…..”