Sweet Rhubarb

My bad. I forgot the photo of Louis with @WillieNelson Chia Pet. #CommuneXmas2024

The @WillieNelson Chia Pet is sure to be a family heirloom. #CommuneXmas2024 #BirthdayShenanigans

Surprise birthday celebration for Louis. More cake. Happy times. #CommuneXmas2024

Live tweeting #CommuneXmas2024 has been fun, but calling it a night. Happy holidays to you and yours from me and Festival Flamingo.

A toast to our beloved friend, Martin, who died of pancreatic cancer a year ago. Glasses raised, a few tears, and some sweet memories. #CommuneXmas2024

So many faces I haven’t seen for years. #CommuneXmas2024

But I am learning about the importance of the man-spread when wearing sequinned pants. So I’m edified if not notorious. #CommuneXmas2024

But I am learning about the importance of the man-spread when wearing sequinned pants. So I’m edified if not notorious. #CommuneXmas2024

There is some serious stealing going on in the tacky gift exchange. #CommuneXmas2024

Ohhhh, the dessert table. I’m in trouble. #CommuneXmas2024

But we’re in full swing now. Tacky gift exchange on the horizon.

Event started at 5:30 and I was late as I ran into protesters downtown. Still, I was one of the first to arrive. Classic commune. #CommuneXmas2024

Spanakopita and turkey with gravy? Why not. #CommuneXmas2024

I mean, check out these shoes!!

Along with all the sparkles, there is plenty of plaid. The fancy plaid, of course. #CommuneXmas2024.

Our kids are the college students now. *wistful sigh* #CommuneXmas2024

We outgrew living rooms years ago and in recent years have rented church basements and community centres. #CommuneXmas2024

Our kids are the college students now. *wistful sigh* #CommuneXmas2024

I am decidedly underdressed.

I’m live tweeting as part of a digital communications course, and it’s off to a sparkly start.

It’s #CommuneXmas2024, a tradition of thirty years or so.