CONSIDERATIONS FOR A NEW YEAR
As we move through the natural year of four seasons, we also move through the calendar year. Those two methods of reckoning time passing do …
CELEBRATION
A TOO-BRIEF LOOK AT CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
“Merry Christmas!” That short phrase was spoken regularly in almost every personal interaction in the month of December when I was a child. Over time …
THE TIME FOR HOLIDAY GATHERINGS
Now that we are fully into December, the period of major holiday gatherings has arrived. When I was younger, these parties would be called “Christmas” …
FALL AND HARVEST FESTIVALS
As the calendar turns to late September and we look toward the start of astronomical autumn, there soon follows a slate of “Fall” and/or “Harvest …
MEMORIAL DAY MUSINGS
Today is the U.S. observation of Memorial Day (27 May 2024). This day is one of two holidays dedicated to those who have given military …
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION
Many people have either said or heard the brief exhortation to “Follow Your Passion”. It sounds like great advice without actually imparting any insight on …
A NEW YEAR: LIVING YOUR DESIRED LIFE
Happy New Year. We have a fresh series of 365 days stretching out in front of us. This is a great opportunity to look ahead …
CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS
The Winter Solstice has passed recently. That means we can look ahead to three months of winter. While it may be a period of the …