Tag Archives: Advent

It’s a Holly Jolly Christmas . . .

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

Christmas is just around the corner. The cookies are made (although their numbers dwindle by the day), entertaining is in full swing and festivities are on-going.  The calendar is crazily filled in. Sunday, the 24th, will be the 4th Sunday … Continue reading →

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Mark Twain and Plans for December

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

Years ago I lived in New Haven, Connecticut, for a short while. A favorite place to take visiting friends was to the Mark Twain House in Hartford. It was always a hit with our friends, and we loved it because … Continue reading →

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The Countdown is On

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

I find myself in an odd emotional state. In the midst of a major transition in life, my emotional triggers are right under the surface. In a single ten minute period, I move between being so happy that I can … Continue reading →

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The Best Time of the Year, Even When it Isn’t

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

We are in the weeks before Christmas. For some, it means parties and shopping and better food than usual. For observant Christians, today is the second Sunday of Advent. We are preparing for the arrival of God, born of Mary. … Continue reading →

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