Santa, Baby

...and, we're back. Sorry for the radio silence. It's part of my new 10 Steps to a Successful Blog theory. Step 1 - Start a new new blog, post two times and then go silent for a month. I'll be releasing the whole article soon.

Anyway, as you probably have realized unless you are in an isolation chamber, Christmas is coming. In preparation I have been thinking a little about my wish list. I don't actually really like to make a list, but we draw names in my family. If you don't supply options you will end up with an ill-fitting sweater. This year, I find I'm having the same trouble as the last few.  I can't come up with anything good. I don't really need anything, and the great ideas that pop into my head include fancy cameras and diamond jewelry. Not helpful for the $50 limit. When I ask myself what I really want, I inevitably fall down the rabbit hole into a land of options not intended to be wrapped. So, I thought maybe I'd share a few of them with you and you can talk to Santa for me if you see him.

1) Find a Magic Wardrobe in my House - While I'd love to go to Narnia (post witch deposition), I quite literally would love to discover a magic storage space. My house is just shy of 900 sq ft and lacks a proper coat or linen closet. I keep checking the wall for the magic spot that opens it up, but no luck yet.

2) X-Ray Label Vision - With all the talk of phthalates and parabens in every beauty product and cleaner these days, I would love to be able to read the label and know what's really in my shampoo. Maybe there's an app for that...

3)  Learn a New Language Like a Toddler - Maybe I'm just lazy, but I want to figure out how to reopen that language center in the brain before I invest in the Italian lessons.

4) Pull Off the Ten Item Wardrobe - There are magazines that say this is possible, and it always looks very chic in print. So far, I have not been able to edit the closet this ruthlessly. This would also be useful in solving the closet shortage issue.

5) Reclaim the Upper Arms from my Senior Homecoming Photo - I ran across the photo the other day, and I kicked myself for not appreciating them when I had them. Now it will require lots of work to get 'em back.

6) Extreme Home Makeover for the Neighbors - No, I'm not that altruistic. Their house is just that hideous. Washing machine in back yard - that is all I have to say.

7)  Peace on Earth and Good Will Toward Men - Cliche, yes. I really would like it, though. Everyone is so contentious these days, and I find it a little exhausting. Maybe if we had a heavenly host singing to us, we could all look past our noses. Including me.

I wish you a peaceful and joyous Advent season! Don't forget to talk to Santa for me...