The Spirit of Christmas 2011

TweetAt the beginning of this holiday season, we were besieged with story after story about people who did not believe in Christmas.  In fact, they didn’t believe in much of anything except their right to speak out against the beliefs of many others.  They were so busy protesting the fact that many wanted to erect [...]

The Responsibilities of Independence

TweetI don’t much feel like celebrating Independence Day this year and that is sad for me as it is one of my favorite holidays.  I am so in awe of those who have dedicated their lives so that we have our freedoms and have been able to keep those freedoms for more than 2 ¼ [...]

A Hole in My Holiday Spirit

TweetThe tree is up and decorated, the candles are in the windows and our home is ready for the holidays.  I got the Christmas cards that will be sent to those that I want to send special greetings since I won’t see them during the holidays.  But, I didn’t feel like writing them and I [...]

An Inspirational Holiday Story

TweetRecently, a dear friend of mine, Tara, shared with me a very special story in response to one that I had sent to her.  To me, her telling of her very unique experience set the stage for me for the holidays and what I believe they truly represent.  Therefore, with her permission, I would like, [...]

Wind Down Week

TweetEvery year, the holiday season comes and goes so very quickly and each year I promise myself that I am not going to have that happen again without enjoying the season to its fullest.  To that end, I have officially declared the coming week to be Wind Down Week wherein I will complete every non-holiday [...]

The Long Thanksgiving Weekend

TweetI don’t know about you but this 4-day weekend was just what I needed. After a wonderful traditional dinner that Kirk and I shared, we kicked off the Christmas season by lighting our tree and enjoying the last of the holiday’s football games. And I knew that I could sleep in the next morning and [...]