It’s December 25. Traditionally the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Yet here I am at my desk conducting business as usual. It’s not really a bah, humbug attitude. It’s not that I … [Read more...]
Prepare for Peace
I'm happy to be part of Life of a Homeschool Mom holiday posts, ABCs of Homeschooling through the Holidays. Each day guest bloggers share tips, hints, and encouragement based on a letter of the … [Read more...]
Give to the least
Today I encountered another “panhandler” on the corner of a busy intersection. As is my habit, I grabbed some bills out of a container on my console and handed them to the man. Each time I hear in my … [Read more...]
Spread Goodwill Year Round
Tomorrow is Saturday and it's a big event day in our little community. Garage Sales! Yep, like others I'll start out early with my cup of coffee and bag of change to find those great treasures that is … [Read more...]
Gift Giving
Each year, at this time, we lament the commercialism of the Holy Season. But what do most of us (and I mean us, including myself) do about it? We go ahead and purchase to our limit with little caveats … [Read more...]
Blue Christmas
The World Health Organization reports indicates that depression can be brought on by the change of season. It has been postulated that decrease sunlight may be one cause for seasonal depression, … [Read more...]
Ahhh … The Holidays
It's that time of year again. You know . . . visions of sugar plums and all that. Days filled with family gatherings, warm fires, singing of carols, and bah humbug. Don't get me wrong. I do enjoy the … [Read more...]
Anosognosia – Not Home for the Holidays
My son attended our family Thanksgiving gathering. It was good to see him; but that’s about all that happened. He didn’t interact much, only responding when asked questions. Kept away from the crowd … [Read more...]
Holiday Resources
How often do you enter November with vision of an old-fashioned, family holiday? "This year will be different," you say to yourself and any family members who will listen. I've given up this fantasy, … [Read more...]
It’s The Holidays, Again
(This is the beginning of a series about helping our loved ones and ourselves through the stresses of the holidays.) It’s that time of year again: The Holidays. The time from Thanksgiving until New … [Read more...]