It’s that time of year. The time when we re-evaluate everything about ourselves — the socks we wear, the brand of toothpaste we use, whether or not we should organize our bookshelves by author, title, or book cover color. You know what I mean. It’s…the New Year. So…now that you’ve overthought… Continue reading
Presents, Christmas tree lights, homemade fudge, knitted stockings and fireplaces. . . It’s Christmas. And I’m the first one to get sucked into the “magical winter wonderland” of it all. It’s my favorite season (yes, Christmas is a season. I’m willing to fight you over this.) I love the music,… Continue reading
I have a special appreciation for Thanksgiving. You see, my mom wasn’t born in the United States. She had a green card all of my young life, which — of course– I thought was super cool. But her heart for America pumped stronger than any US citizen’s ever could. I didn’t know… Continue reading
All my life I’ve grown up hearing, “Happy Birthday baby Jesus!” around Christmas time from church members, family members, etc. I helped set up the nativity sets, arguing with my sister over who got to put baby Jesus in the manger. We’d read the Christmas story. I’d attend live nativities… Continue reading
