We put so much thought into Christmas presents, and they are such a source of stress. Will the recipient be happy? Should I include a gift receipt? Did I spend enough? Did I spend too much? Will our gifts even be remembered in years to come?
Some of our gifts may get packed away or even regifted. But still we give, because (more…)
Cantaloupe can have far-reaching implications.
We were on our way to our son’s college graduation rehearsal, followed by the blessed event itself, in the Florida Panhandle. We were 1 1/2 hours from our destination and a nearly an hour ahead of schedule – that is, until we were detoured onto a local road as the result of an accident on the highway, (more…)
Turkey with gravy. Stuffing. Mashed potatoes. Cranberry sauce. Sweet potato casserole. Pumpkin pie. Autumnal weather. Football. Family. The upcoming Christmas season. These are the things we love about Thanksgiving.
Family strife. Vacant seats at the table. A scarcity where there should be a bounty. The reminders of loneliness and need and grief that loom over the season like foreboding clouds. Black Friday. (more…)