Tag: Holidays
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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 ... -
Never Trust The Fae-Christmas Traditions
Elf on a shelf kicks off our holiday cheer, They hide and play every year. They move with magic and are filled with love, Never knowing which direction they’ll go. Are they below or above? After Christmas, they head back with Santa And we miss them all year, until our next encounter. -
Why Christmas Should Be About You First
While there are people who start their holiday decorating the moment Thanksgiving is over, there are some like me. I do not like Christmas. As Scrooge-like as that sounds, my dislike for the winter holidays isn’t about the holiday itself. Christmas forces people to focus on others and ignore themselves. But isn’t that the point ... -
How To Stay Stress Free During The Holiday
As a working mom, things do not come easy for me. I am on the go from the time I wake up to way past “normal” bedtime. The holidays’ kickoff a horrible state of panic because the budget is stretched beyond what is available, and there is just no time to figure things out. It ... -
Cookies For The Holidays
It’s the holiday season, and I love baking sweet treats for my friends and family. Baking cookies and cakes for friends and family are like giving them a homemade gift made with love. This week, I would like to share another one of my favorite recipes from my kitchen to yours. About three years ago, ... -
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. -
Different This Year
Everything is different this year, I’m different I’ve grown and gotten so much stronger The world is different so much more turbulent and argumentative it gets worse every year than the one before Most of all though you’re gone and I don’t know if things will ever feel normal again I can’t ... -
I’m Blessed
I wish all of you a happy thanksgiving, and please share what you are thankful for at the dinner table. Trust me, it means a lot to your loved ones, and it’s important to celebrate the good things in life. Thanksgiving A time to reflect on our lives to think about our country’s history ... -
New Year’s Changes As We Age
As we age, our perspective of time changes, even as it keeps running at a constant rate according to Physics. It seems as soon as we hit 18 it starts running faster. Over time that changes how one looks at New Year’s Eve and celebrating the passing of a year, as well as how important ... -
Interview With Santa Claus: What Does He Do The Day After Christmas?
By: Joel E. Elfman Have you ever wondered what Santa does once he‘s finished bringing all the good boys and girls their toys? I had the great fortune to ask Santa that question early Christmas morning just as he arrived home from his deliveries. Per an invitation from Mrs. Claus, I arrived at the North ...
