by Bernadette Nason | Dec 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Many of you know that I worked at the Jebel Ali Hotel, just outside of Dubai City in the UAE from 1987 to 1989. And last year, I mentioned in my December blogging the brilliant Christmas decorations in the hotel lobby. Here is a December 1987 picture of the...
by Bernadette Nason | Dec 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
For the first day of advent, here is my favorite childhood English carol. I’ve come to enjoy the American tune as well but this is the original for me so I thought I’d share it with you. AWAY IN A MANGER Away in a manger,No crib for His bedThe little Lord...
by Bernadette Nason | Nov 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
As you probably know, Thanksgiving is not celebrated in England. O. Henry loves to tell people – it is a “purely American” holiday. The English do, however, celebrate Harvest Festival. Of course, we’ve given thanks for successful harvests since pagan times – the...
by Bernadette Nason | Nov 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
R.I.P. MISS DUBUISSON a.k.a. DOOBEY, DOOBS, THE DOOBSTER As Austin’s weather changes from autumn to winter; as freezing rain drips from the gutters and “that old north wind” blows the yellow leaves from our Texas ash, we mourn the tragic loss of...
by Bernadette Nason | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
Everything I am and everything I do, I am able to be and do because of my mother. I thank her every single day, but today, the 30th of September, I wish she were still on this earthly plane so that I could hug and thank her at the same time. Happy 88th Birthday,...
