The family gathered for Christmas Eve to celebrate our traditional reading of the Christmas story of Jesus’ birth, sharing memories and gifts, and a meal with trimmings on every corner of the table. Deep into preparation of the meal, several cooks were hustling about the kitchen with determined fervor to make this meal one of [...]
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The Turkey That Didn’t Get the Word
Since when do turkeys think they have the right to chase people? They need to quit getting their feathers so ruffled up and head for the hills. If I seem overly confident about turkeys, it is because I have overcome a run-in I had with a turkey when I was a young girl. I grew [...]
New Year of Beginnings
Starting Over “I am looking forward to starting over,” she told me after we had spoken a few minutes about our plans for the New Year. I had only known this woman for a short time when she spilled out her hurts. “Yes,” I said, “It is a time of celebration of all of the [...]
Thanksgiving Blessing
I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Most of you are celebrating with family and friends, eating delicious food, and enjoying the beginning of a long, holiday season. But, if you are alone, I encourage you to make yourself available to the friendship of others even if you have to go to the shopping [...]