To those who celebrate it, Merry Christmas, and in all other cases, happy holidays! I know there are still about ten days left in 2025, but I believe this will be my last post of the year. I’m looking forward to 2026, although I have some reservations. It’s a challenging time, making it hard to…
When we lived in Salisbury, NC, there was a section that had some grand old homes that were well kept and highly decorated for the Christmas holiday. I imagine they are still there and are probably being kept up, but we haven’t visited that area in years. As you can see, I pulled this image…
Note: Various readings and viewings perhaps inspired elements of this story. I‘ve reflected on the significance of being present in a moment. However, I thought, what if we had the ability not only to experience the present but also to choose any moment from our past to return to and fully engage with? This idea…
I’m pleased we have a traditional theme for the wreath on our front door. It brings back fond memories of my childhood when my mother would hand-make wreaths each year using fresh pine sprigs, pine cones, red bows, holly berries, and occasionally a few ornaments. They not only looked beautiful but also smelled wonderful. Having…
Well, Thanksgiving has passed, and the tree is up and decorated (and has been for a while), so I can no longer deny that Christmas is almost here. It also doesn’t help trying to ignore the increasing lights and decorations on homes in the neighborhood. Sometimes, I think I actually dread Christmas’ arrival because it’s…
