Tag: Holidays
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Traditions Aren’t Only For Holidays
This week as I prepare for the Christmas holiday I have been reflecting on the fact that traditions don’t just extend to holidays. The only difference is the words that are used. A tradition is just a habit that happens at a specific time of year. I have written about how my life hasn’t physically ... -
Seize The Holidays
It’s Thanksgiving week and Christmas is right on its heels. For my family, like many others, this season is about surprises, secrets, and seeing family. However, with increasing restrictions due to spiking COVID-19 numbers, some of our normal plans may have to be postponed. Perhaps you have experienced some of the same. It is disappointing ... -
Halloween Comfort
I was never allowed to trick or treat as a kid. However, Halloween has always been a special time of year for me. My parents didn’t like me watching things with magic involved so Halloween was like forbidden fruit. This being said, It became my favorite holiday as a kid. I loved researching how Halloween was ... -
Situational Depression: Truths and Lies
Situational depression is a temporary adjustment disorder. We experience S.D. during taxing and painful times in our lives. -
Marching Into Spring
As we enter into March, my thoughts are turning towards Spring. It is right around the corner, right? Winter’s days are numbered. Right? I mean, how long can the snow possibly last with temperatures soaring in the high 40s? Of course, hope springs eternal – until I look at the weather forecast. High of 20 ... -
A Bittersweet Christmas
As America waited for the ball drop in Times Square, I wondered what the next year would bring. As a child, I always eagerly awaited the arrival of Santa Claus. I was equally as excited to attend midnight mass with my grandparents after opening presents and listening to Italian Christmas carols. Sadly, this April, my ... -
Holidays Without Them
Moving away, takes a lot, people say but try it – just around the holidays I miss our chats our traditions and feast Putting up our tree No, not you – just me but would do it all again with pride and glee No snow – we know but Ho Ho Ho we made it ... -
Memories, Old And New
Can you hear the bells ring so loud and clear? Heralding anticipation. Ghost of the past hover near called back to us this time each year. -
Murder-Suicide
The sky outside was gray and it was difficult to see without high beams, despite it only being 10 in the morning. My mom opened the car door for me. She motioned for me to get out. I reluctantly shifted my body around, accidentally slamming my brand-new leather combat boots right into a mud puddle. ... -
World Kindness Day: Treat Yourself
This World Kindness Day take some time out and be kind yourself. The world is full of awesome people, just like you. You might think kindness is just about other people. For World Kindness Day, you may want to buy your mail carrier a cup of coffee. after all, November will bring cold mornings. You ...