Kim RussELF
@kimberussell.bsky.social
Wife, dog lover, blogger, association professional, NJ Devils fan, & wannabe beach bum surviving and thriving in NJ. An Adult who loves Disney, not a Disney Adult. GenX. She/her. Everyone deserves to be safe, loved, and warm.
Blogging at kimberussell.com
Blogging at kimberussell.com
You will be visited by three spirits.
December 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
You will be visited by three spirits.
Merry Christmas to all who observe! It's been years since I've been in a church (other than funerals) but these lines still give me hope. (1/2)
And in despair I bowed my head:
“There is no peace on earth,” I said,
“For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head:
“There is no peace on earth,” I said,
“For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
December 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Merry Christmas to all who observe! It's been years since I've been in a church (other than funerals) but these lines still give me hope. (1/2)
And in despair I bowed my head:
“There is no peace on earth,” I said,
“For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head:
“There is no peace on earth,” I said,
“For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
Me: I'm going to run all of the gifts over to Mom's for tomorrow. I'm thinking ahead! I'm a genius!
*45 minutes later*
(Drives back to Mom's to retrieve MIL's gifts that were mistakenly dropped off w/the others)
*45 minutes later*
(Drives back to Mom's to retrieve MIL's gifts that were mistakenly dropped off w/the others)
December 24, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Me: I'm going to run all of the gifts over to Mom's for tomorrow. I'm thinking ahead! I'm a genius!
*45 minutes later*
(Drives back to Mom's to retrieve MIL's gifts that were mistakenly dropped off w/the others)
*45 minutes later*
(Drives back to Mom's to retrieve MIL's gifts that were mistakenly dropped off w/the others)
Mailed. I also tucked an Eagles page-a-day calendar into the box.
I asked Dad what he wanted for Christmas and he said ... cookies.
Okay. I can do that.
Okay. I can do that.
December 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Mailed. I also tucked an Eagles page-a-day calendar into the box.
Here’s the final spread! Clockwise from top: pizzelles, gingerbread cookies, sugar sprinkle cookies, peanut butter blossoms, lemon crinkles, and Hello Dolly bars. Tomorrow I’ll give some to the neighbors and mail some to Dad.
#cookieparty
#cookieparty
December 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Here’s the final spread! Clockwise from top: pizzelles, gingerbread cookies, sugar sprinkle cookies, peanut butter blossoms, lemon crinkles, and Hello Dolly bars. Tomorrow I’ll give some to the neighbors and mail some to Dad.
#cookieparty
#cookieparty
Our office is closed 12/24-1/4 and all we need to do is check/respond to members' emails as we go. It's a sweet deal.
But today is 12/23. My tradition is to pull up a yule log video on my 2nd screen as I tackle the last of a year that hasn't been very kind to healthcare & healthcare-adjacent orgs.
But today is 12/23. My tradition is to pull up a yule log video on my 2nd screen as I tackle the last of a year that hasn't been very kind to healthcare & healthcare-adjacent orgs.
December 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Our office is closed 12/24-1/4 and all we need to do is check/respond to members' emails as we go. It's a sweet deal.
But today is 12/23. My tradition is to pull up a yule log video on my 2nd screen as I tackle the last of a year that hasn't been very kind to healthcare & healthcare-adjacent orgs.
But today is 12/23. My tradition is to pull up a yule log video on my 2nd screen as I tackle the last of a year that hasn't been very kind to healthcare & healthcare-adjacent orgs.
December 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
(snort!!)
With Philadelphia’s win on Saturday, Dallas is eliminated from the NFL postseason.
The Cowboys have now missed the playoffs four of the last seven seasons.
The Cowboys have now missed the playoffs four of the last seven seasons.
December 21, 2025 at 1:59 AM
(snort!!)
It’s time. Before we go all internetty, hands and surfaces are frequently washed and my kitchen is small.
Today’s plan: lemon crinkles, sugar drop sugar cookies, peanut butter blossoms. Possibly more.
#cookieparty
Today’s plan: lemon crinkles, sugar drop sugar cookies, peanut butter blossoms. Possibly more.
#cookieparty
December 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It’s time. Before we go all internetty, hands and surfaces are frequently washed and my kitchen is small.
Today’s plan: lemon crinkles, sugar drop sugar cookies, peanut butter blossoms. Possibly more.
#cookieparty
Today’s plan: lemon crinkles, sugar drop sugar cookies, peanut butter blossoms. Possibly more.
#cookieparty
I hope if the Democrats (or the next liberal party) ever get back into power, they bring the same "put the letters on the building the next day" energy as the current administration.
December 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I hope if the Democrats (or the next liberal party) ever get back into power, they bring the same "put the letters on the building the next day" energy as the current administration.
Welp, M spent 1hr 40m on the expressway to go a total of 3 miles. He eventually decided to take a PTO day and go home. Be safe out there, NJ.
December 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Welp, M spent 1hr 40m on the expressway to go a total of 3 miles. He eventually decided to take a PTO day and go home. Be safe out there, NJ.
Fun fact about me: When I see a popup with an option to reject all cookies on a website? I'm rejecting them. I can still read the content.
a colorful background with the words " the ms "
Alt: a colorful background with the words " the more you know "
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December 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Fun fact about me: When I see a popup with an option to reject all cookies on a website? I'm rejecting them. I can still read the content.
I asked Dad what he wanted for Christmas and he said ... cookies.
Okay. I can do that.
Okay. I can do that.
December 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I asked Dad what he wanted for Christmas and he said ... cookies.
Okay. I can do that.
Okay. I can do that.
ANTHONY GEARY TOO????
I need to be the one to break this to Mom. Shit.
I need to be the one to break this to Mom. Shit.
December 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
ANTHONY GEARY TOO????
I need to be the one to break this to Mom. Shit.
I need to be the one to break this to Mom. Shit.
Even *I* watched many of Rob Reiner's movies.
December 15, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Even *I* watched many of Rob Reiner's movies.
Sweet merciful crap there's so much terrible happening.
December 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Sweet merciful crap there's so much terrible happening.
Proud to put this lovely work of art by @xingcat.bsky.social on my tree!
December 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Proud to put this lovely work of art by @xingcat.bsky.social on my tree!
Heading home from the work holiday party. I smuggled a coffee onto the train and it is bliss.
December 11, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Heading home from the work holiday party. I smuggled a coffee onto the train and it is bliss.
Since I woke up grumpy, I'll admit to being the only person who does not Cozy Earth sheets. MIL bought us a set ("Merry Christmas! I bought you sheets!") and I feel like I'm sleeping in chewed gum. Stretchy but still wrinkly.
Maybe I just prefer cotton/cotton-blend sheets.
Maybe I just prefer cotton/cotton-blend sheets.
December 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Since I woke up grumpy, I'll admit to being the only person who does not Cozy Earth sheets. MIL bought us a set ("Merry Christmas! I bought you sheets!") and I feel like I'm sleeping in chewed gum. Stretchy but still wrinkly.
Maybe I just prefer cotton/cotton-blend sheets.
Maybe I just prefer cotton/cotton-blend sheets.
“Here’s my grandmother’s (mainstream cookbook’s) recipe for (common dessert) which I have lovingly adapted for my new cookbook (added sea salt). Comment RIP-NONNA for the link!”
Spent some time this early morning unfollowing every account on Instagram that uses the “comment BLAH and I’ll DM you the link” engagement bait.
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
“Here’s my grandmother’s (mainstream cookbook’s) recipe for (common dessert) which I have lovingly adapted for my new cookbook (added sea salt). Comment RIP-NONNA for the link!”
Spent some time this early morning unfollowing every account on Instagram that uses the “comment BLAH and I’ll DM you the link” engagement bait.
December 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Spent some time this early morning unfollowing every account on Instagram that uses the “comment BLAH and I’ll DM you the link” engagement bait.