Category Archives: Christmas

Darning my Booties

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Barry Pomeroy

Today I posted a picture on Instagram showing off my poorly realized darning work. I was repairing a pair of knitted booties which I use as slippers. One of my former students asked me why I didn’t buy a new … Continue reading →

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Cascino Family Christmas

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Barry Pomeroy

I’d been visiting Silvio’s family in Argentina for a month by the time we drove to the mountains to visit his cousin. His cousin was renowned for her avarice and unmannered lack of civility, and so when Christmas Eve approached, … Continue reading →

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Colleen and the Church Lady

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Barry Pomeroy

Church Lady: “So lovely to see you here today, girl. On Christmas Mass at least. You haven’t attended in months.” Looks significantly at Colleen’s mother. Mother: “She has school and lots of work.” Colleen: “Nice to see you too. It’s … Continue reading →

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Back in the Cabin

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Barry Pomeroy

On the third day with not enough sleep, I was looking forward to getting back to the cabin, although I wasn’t overjoyed about fording the creek. As it turned out, we got underway late, spent some time with Dennis’ parents, … Continue reading →

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Christmas with the Family

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Barry Pomeroy

It had rained heavy in the night before Christmas so the snow was nearly gone when I got up at 9am. We hung out through the day and watched the kids open presents and then chatted while the two sets … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve with Two Families

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Barry Pomeroy

I knew that Dennis was coming today at 3pm, so I did little this morning beyond prepare to leave and consider what I needed to take out of the bush. I am joining the family Christmas for the first time. … Continue reading →

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