Tastes change as we age.

Breakfast first. We have taught our daughters that frenzied, undisciplined behavior is unacceptable in the house. It's hard with a five-year-old and twin three-year-olds, but we try to slow them down and teach them to enjoy the journey and not hurry to the destination. Believe it is a good way to approach all things in life.

Fresh-baked or store-bought pies for Christmas?

Crackers.

Roast or Spiral Ham for the Christmas feast?

(We have Turkey for Thanksgiving, which for us in the U.S., kicks off the holiday season.)

Clothing styles are continously changing.

Weather here is getting colder.

Like both, but croissant is tastier, IMHO.

Bagel, plain or flavored cream cheese?

Pumpkin.

Grocery store or farmer's market?

Christmas, something different. Either Spiral Ham or Roast Beef. Turkey, in the U.S., is for our Thanksgiving.

Canned or Homemade Cranberry Sauce?

Christmas. Much more joyful and positive.

Going to a relative/friend for Christmas or host the ?dinner

Awful bruises; black and blue.

Gift bags

Real tree or artificial tree?

Hard skiing results in bruises.

Sing a song.

Pie; pumpkin or pecan for the holidays?

Taxed income is often insufficient.

Given doesn't mean it's earned.

Living in Virginia, the Civil War has a huge presence, both in the past and the present. So Civil War.

Museum of Natural History or Museum of Technology?

Bearable in an indeterminate quality.

App on device.

Lap top or tablet?

This morning's snow was beautiful.

Eat in, especially if it has a nice ambience.

Chicken, beef, or fish?

Professions require training and experience.

Card Game

Watch soccer (Manchester United?) or watch rugby? (All Blacks?)

Fights are not really necessary.

Travel. West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains or the Blue Ridge.

Strip down when too warm or bundle up when too cold?

Found Flying Squirrels infesting our home. Set six bated traps.

Money, often a martial disagreement.

We clear our own snow. It's a good cardio workout and an opportunity for the girls to play in it too.

Romantic date. Leaf peeking in the fall or ice skating in the winter?

Autographs of celebrities are collectibles.

Yes. True stories are better IMHO. Even if embellished. Basis lends to authenticity.

Use a publisher or self-publish?

Points of light are stars.