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Category Archives: holidays
Lessons from Linus…
I’m blessed to have grown up during they heyday of the Peanuts comic strips. I just love the characters and their antics. During this stressful time of year, I often think of their holiday specials to keep myself grounded. The … Continue reading
Posted in culture, holidays, learning experiences, life lessons, mindset
Tagged charitable, Charlie Brown, excess, kindness, lessons, Linus, materialistic, Peanuts
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Random thoughts and the cabin in my head…
The real holiday season has begun with Thanksgiving yesterday. I am grateful to attend a wonderful dinner, along with my mom, at a friend’s house nearby. The range of ages yesterday was 10 months-91 years. It was relaxing, congenial, fun … Continue reading
Posted in history, holidays, life lessons, Uncategorized
Tagged assassination, family, friends, history, holidays, imagination
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The season of giving…
It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted anything. My apologies. While I admit my job uses up most of my energy, I have to learn to take time for my writing. But then, I need to get back to … Continue reading
The Holiday “Season”
The word ‘season’ is a misnomer in regard to the holidays. Our American calendar has morphed into a calendar-oriented, capitalistic piece of paper. I’m all for capitalism but not at the loss of meaningful moments. I am disheartened when I … Continue reading
Posted in Celebration, gratitude, holidays, seasons, Thankfulness
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Feeling grateful…
My battery of medical tests are done for now and I am extremely thankful for positive results. Now that they’re over I will get back on my journey in earnest. I’d like to lose several pounds before the holidays. Drove … Continue reading
Posted in challenges, gratitude, holidays, love, mindset, Uncategorized, wellness
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Family
There are three of us in my family: my mom, her brother and me. They’re part of Tom Brokaw’s “Greatest Generation” and deserve to be. Though my uncle continues to experience a myriad of health problems and related surgeries, his … Continue reading
Posted in Dylan Thomas, family, holidays, seasons, yearning
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Holiday music…and Romance
“Frosted windowpanes, candles gleaming inside…,” “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…,” “Adeste fideles, laeti triumphantes…,” “O Holy Night…” These are just a few opening lines from some of my holiday favorites. I have a penchant for rich voices so I tend to … Continue reading
Posted in holiday music, holidays, mistletoe, Romance, seasons, Three Tenors, yearning
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