Category Archives: Family Celebrations

Delia’s Christmas Manners

Posted on December 27, 2013 by likeitiz

Delia Ephron has written an Op-Ed on the NYTimes about Christmas Manners in this era of extreme diversity we now live in. She promises to “answer questions for those tricky situations we all face at this time of the year.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebration, Christmas Day, Culture, Delia Ephron, Family, Family Celebrations, same-sex marriage | Tagged Christmas Celebration, Christmas Manners, Culture, Delia Ephron, Divorce, Family, holiday, Marriage, NYTimes, Op-Ed, postaday 2013, same-sex marriage, The New York Times | 3 Comments

The Big Game Paella Event

Posted on October 21, 2012 by likeitiz

It all started with a series of text messages between father and daughter. It went something this: Daughter: The Big Game is coming, Dad! Father: Yup! Daughter: Are you and Mom watching at the Cal Stadium? Father: Nope. Daughter: Well, … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Game, Cal vs. Stanford Football, Celebration, Family Celebrations, Food, friends, Paella | Tagged Big Game, Cal vs Stanford Football, Family and Friends, Food, Paella, paella pan, Postaweek2012 | 4 Comments

The Half Event

Posted on June 29, 2012 by likeitiz

This past weekend, we made our way across the continent to partake in the celebration of my sister-in-law’s “Half-Birthday.” Being a Holiday baby, her birthday was somehow perpetually overshadowed by the frenzy of holiday celebrations, end-of-year office parties, exhaustive shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Celebration, Childhood Friends, Family, Family Celebrations, Friendship, Half Birthday, Sisters | Tagged Birthday, Family, Friendship, Half-Birthday, postaweek2011, Postaweek2012, Sister-in-law | 7 Comments

On Anniversaries

Posted on January 18, 2012 by likeitiz

This month, we celebrated our anniversary. I wanted a quiet celebration. One with a few friends and family. Nothing too fancy or contrived. Just an impromptu trip to a brunch place that’s become a recent favorite, Cafe des Amis. Another … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Anniversary, Family Celebrations, Wedding Anniversary | Tagged Aging, Anniversary, Commitment, family celebration, Marriage, Wedding Anniversary | 7 Comments

The Family Thanksgiving Dance

Posted on November 25, 2011 by likeitiz

We were all gearing up for Thursday, November 24, 2011. It started with the order for the bird a few weeks ago from the neighborhood butcher: Air-chilled and all natural please. About 12 pounds? Yes, please. Then the menu planning. … Continue reading →