The size of your log really does matter.

The biggest and hardest log is most coveted for the traditional holiday Yule log. Its purpose was to provide a long and hot burn for the family festivities.

Lichens don’t seem to agonize over the question of whether to be or not to be. Living innocuously on many surfaces, they lack the drama, dreams and desires of humans, but nevertheless they have a fascinating existence.

Our holiday bird is making its last stand. Long after the leftovers are gone, one turkey part still remains in my kitchen; a drying wishbone awaits its destiny.

Friday morning is for pie. Though tradition has it that there are seven deadly sins, there are some sins that are more forgivable than others. This time of year, gluttony is on my list of understandable evils.

Gluttony is a subject that produces much disagreement.

How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you were?

Pluto was not the only planet to get a demotion.