During exceptionally tough times, like where we are right now, we all need something to look forward to; spring;...
Now that the big celebrations are over and we begin a new year, let’s look at simple pleasures. Ordinary...
Highlighting a Year That Hasn’t Happened Yet
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Our family has had a New Year’s tradition of looking together at the highlights, joys and sorrows of the...
I Want to be Remembered for This by Trudy Boyle Seven years ago, when I was baking special...
The Opening of Gifts
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Have you ever met anyone who doesn’t enjoy receiving a gift? I haven’t. Gifts are a delightful part of...
T’was the Naikan Before Christmas
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T’was the Night Before Christmas by Victoria Freeman Several years ago I conceived of the best possible Christmas gift...
Decorating the Tree with Gratitude: Ornaments and the Practice of Self-Reflection
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Decorating the holiday Christmas tree can be a great family activity. When our daughters were young, we designed an...
The holiday season: It’s about the experience (not the stuff)
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When my daughters were younger, they played basketball. One afternoon, the week before Christmas, Linda and I sat for...
