Looking Forward, Looking Back

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

It's been a good Christmas Day. That's the first time I've been able to say that and mean it in about ten years. Up until now, I've spent so much time worrying about what we didn't have that there was no enjoyment in the day at all. It was just ...

A Christmas Story in the Making

Friday, December 19th, 2008

I've been feeling decidedly un-Christmassy this year, as you've no doubt noticed by the lack of holiday talk. Ever since my parents passed away, and my son grew up, it just doesn't seem to mean as much. I really think that it's because there's no going home for the holidays ...

What’s Good in Your Life?

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

I've kind of gotten away from writing on the theme of thanks for this month's NaBloPoMo so we're going to rectify that tonight. This morning while I was doing my daily round of bloghopping I came across a cool little post by Vanessa Smith at Let Your Life Bloom. The gist ...