Holiday Photo Stories
I confess that I follow at least two blogs that are known to tackle controversial topics on a regular basis. I enjoy listening to those writers build their case and I’m intrigued by some of the intelligent responses they garner. I don’t share these posts. Most of the time, I don’t even press the “Like” …
I’ve joined the multitudes that don’t actually make New Year’s Resolutions. Most of the time, I break them. Statistically, most resolutions are broken by February 1st. In the past five years, I’ve set goals for myself in several broad areas: physical, spiritual, emotional and relational. I wish I could say I had met all my …
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It’s another new year. I can hardly believe how quickly the calendar flipped in 2013. Are you ready for another year? I love a new year because it promises a fresh start. Another opportunity to set and meet goals presents itself. The calendar is a clean slate – so why not my life? What are …
Since it’s nearing the end of the year and I’m more interested in spending time with family than coming up with new content – sorry- I’m going to run some of my older blog posts again. This post netted me more views than anything I’ve ever put on my page. Why? If you think college …
This is the post of mine that netted the second most views ever on my blog. I think it was the title; Hamlet was a hero, right? While critics everywhere agree that Hamlet is Shakespeare’s most popular play, those same scholars find little to admire in the title character. He seems plagued by a “lack …
“Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it,” Clint Eastwood’s character says in Heartbreak Ridge. A few weeks ago, I was flattered and honored when a writer (and editor) whose work I deeply admire and respect offered to read five pages after I commented on her blog that getting worthwhile critiques seemed …
A great irony greeted me. The source was flesh of my flesh. Traditions that had been acclaimed as unchangeable fell beneath the barrage of personal plans. A son of mine was incensed when I mentioned to him last year in December that things were changing. The kids were becoming adults. Soon, the family Christmas traditions of …
What sort of food is traditional fare for your family at Christmas?
Some of you will call me Scrooge. Some of you will second my sentiment. A handful of you might gasp. Others may nod (unless someone is watching). The truth is: I hate putting up a Christmas tree. I heard the gasps. Really. I prefer it to the tirade I received from my youngest son a …