I felt a twinge of stress when I wrote the title for this article: “Twenty-one days until Christmas.” December 25th should, would, and could be the joy of baking, the process of shopping and wrapping, and the excitement of friends and family getting together—all in anticipation of what we imagine as the most fantastic day of the year. Unfortunately, on Christmas day, we … [Read more...]
These are the days, my friend
Here we are in the middle of the holiday season, and kudos to the families and municipal crews who brighten our community with lights of many colors. We are so lucky to live where pride and high standards prevail. And isn’t it a blessing to feel our spirits rise? It’s hard not to think of Christmases past as I enjoy events and festivities this year. Growing up, we hung … [Read more...]
Embrace the past and present magic
“Thirty days hath September, April, June, and November. All the rest have thirty-one, excepting February alone, and that has twenty-eight days clear, and twenty-nine in each leap year.” This Mother Goose “Leap Year Poem” I found on Google isn’t exactly how I memorized it many decades ago, but I smile when I use it. The last time was a few minutes ago when I started this … [Read more...]