Archive for December, 2011

2012: Last Year on Earth? Or Beginning of a Really Long Zombie Apocalypse?

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

If you have no idea to what I’m referring, Minions, there are people who’ve predicted that the world will end at the end of 2012. (Of course, lots of people have predicted when the world will end – it’s apparently supposed to end every moment of every second of every day, because of all sorts of reasons, but I really don’t think any of their predictions have an ounce of truth in them.) But what if it won’t end? What if 2012 signifies the beginning of a new era? One filled with happiness, good will, and of course…zombies?

And bacon, of course. Can’t forget that.

Anyhoo, this post really has nothing at all to do with the end of the world. I was just musing about random things. Which your Auntie Heather tends to do. :)

This post is actually about How I Spent My Christmas Vacation. First off, it was awesome. The fam (Paul, Jacob, The Girl, and I) hopped on a plane (okay, so we walked – the TSA doesn’t take kindly to hopping onto planes) and headed to Michigan, so we could hang out with our extended family (who are just as awesome as we are – probably more). We hung out, opened pressies, ate more food than was humanly possible, and hugged so much that our eyes almost imploded! It was pretty epic. There was a horse drawn carriage ride, a gorgeous snowstorm, meeting up with a Minion who asked me to sign her book and take a pic with her, and lots of sister time for me and my fabulous sis, Dawn (who you might know from Absolute Forest of Words). All in all, a great holiday break.

Of course, the fun’s not over for Auntie Heather. See, I’m blogging this from 32,000 feet in the air. I’m still on that plane home, and when we get there, Santa will come to our house. SQUEE!!!!!!

So…good times. I just hope that 2012 isn’t the end of the world. Now that would put a damper on next Christmas, for sure.

Better stock up on bacon, either way.



Happy Ho-Ho-Ho, Minion Horde!

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011



Happy Holidays, Minions!

Monday, December 5th, 2011

Man, I don’t know if it’s just me and the fact that I am a total whiner when the weather turns brisk, but it has been COLD lately here in Brewtopian Manor, my Minions. We’re talking don’t-take-too-long-to-blink-or-your-eyes-may-freeze-shut cold. And I didn’t quite realize just how roasty-toasty warm it is inside until I just stepped outside for a moment. HOLY ICICLE NOSE, BATMAN! IT IS FREEZING!!!

But enough about me and my whining. We have Important Things to discuss.

I know a lot of you are gearing up for various end of the year holiday celebrations (and even if you’re not, this still applies to you) – so am I, actually. And my fall-back present, that gift I go to very easily and very quickly whenever I don’t know what to get someone (or just really, really, really think they would love it) is a book…or a pile of books. And shopping for books is fun. I love book stores – particularly cool independent bookstores, with lots of character. My favorite indie bookstore (though I do love them all very much) is Main Street Books in historic St. Charles, Missouri.

There’s just something about that shop. Whenever I walk inside, I feel like I’m at home. And then when I climb the stairs to the cool teen loft, I never want to leave. Not to mention that it’s on this cool historic street, full of really interesting shops, which always seems to have an amazing festival going on. For example, currently (and running through Christmas Eve, I believe) is the Christmas Traditions festival. Visitors can meet a range of Santa Clauses from around the world, listen to carolers, and joke around with Jack Frost. It’s pretty sweet, and I go every year. Normally multiple times. (So if you see me, please say hi – I love meeting my Minions!) It’s a neat place. A neat town. Full of neat people.

Now, you may be asking yourself “Why on Earth would Auntie be telling us all this? Snore!” I do have a purpose. And if you do love supporting small businesses, fulfilling your holiday shopping needs (or just your shopping needs, period), and meeting Auntie Heather, then I have great news for you.

The Independent Bookstore Alliance in Saint Louis has come together to offer shoppers a really cool treat. On certain days, in certain independent bookstores all across the St Louis area, shoppers (in my case, Minions) are going to have the opportunity to not only hang with their favorite author, but also have their favorite author act as their personal bookseller (more info HERE)!

Yep! Auntie Heather will help you shop for books (and all manner of awesomeness that’s at Main Street Books) and maybe..just maybe…she will bring cookies. Because she’s like that.

I’ll be working at Main Street Books on Saturday, December 17th, from 6pm to 8pm. So grab the family, check out the Christmas Traditions festival, eat some kettle corn, drink some hot cocoa, and then, when you’re done shopping all along Main Street, head on over to Main Street Books and shop in the warm, cozy bookstore with your Auntie Heather!



   

 
 


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