It is easy to express words of gratitude, peace and love when you aren’t challenged, when things are going along swimmingly, when the world seems to sparkle in the blessings of the season. I have seen little of that in the past few weeks. And […]
September and October used to be the months of fall with colorful splashes of pumpkin orange and blue skies. If you were to believe the retailers, however, you would think it was Christmas. Since early September — before my kids even returned to school — […]
Slow food is the ultimate comfort. I’m not just talking about the comfort it brings when all you want to do is pull the cover over your head and secretly eat homemade brownies, but the kind of comfort that reminds you when you first tried […]
So I got a few last-minute Christmas gifts today. Why? It was my husband’s request. And I have to say it felt pretty good, you know? No frenzy. No worries. It was like this part of the gift hunting was gravy, like the cherry on […]
Image by gabster_ro via Flickr The month of December is stressful for a lot of people. The holidays add to the tension and for some, light deprivation deeply affects our moods. During this season of light (or lack thereof!), we need to engage in empowering […]
This is a truly remarkable story about a family that gives gifts they already have that they think others would like. And in the process, they have a lot of fun. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmFSUPZIvWo&feature=player_embedded]
Oh rest ye merry gentlemen… Our house is bursting with holiday cheer. The naked Christmas tree is about to be adorned with every bulb we’ve ever owned , not to mention all the holiday trinkets my mom has managed to send us over the years. […]
This has got to be the best three minutes I’ve spent all day. Sit back and enjoy. I laughed so hard I cried. It will brighten your spirits. Guaranteed! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCFCeJTEzNU&feature=player_embedded]
My article on the top ten ways to slow down this holiday season has found resonance in quite a few places. It seems we become so harried this time of year. And yet it is the season of light where the Earth is the darkest. […]