Category: holiday
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resolution folly
In the tradition of not being able to keep New Year’s resolutions more than a couple hours, I’m again picking just one word to focus on this year. Last year I chose “peace,” and it turned out to be anything but, as I filled only half of my dedicated journal. The previous year’s, “light,” was…
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good riddance
“Another year over, and a new one just begun… let’s hope it’s a good one without any fear.” (John Lennon) I don’t know about you, but I am thrilled to say “Good-bye” to 2024. I don’t want to look back and do a year in review. My word for the year was “Peace,” and it…
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christmas birthdays
Christmas birthdays provide a much needed break from all the red and green, seasonal cards, festive desserts, repeating carols, all the rushing, etc. Celebrated in the afternoon with a proper birthday cake, properly themed wrapping paper, happy birthday songs, and more gifts, I’ve always loved my special birth date, sharing a birthday with Jesus (finding…
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a thanksgiving gift
My Symphony Author: William Henry ChanningIllustrator: Mary Engelbreit (This little book sits on my piano) To live content with small means.To seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion.To be worthy not respectable, and wealthy not rich.To study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars, birds,…
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today’s the day
After a nice restful Easter weekend with friends and good food, on this Monday morning, I am going to: – Get up at 6 a.m. and exercise – Break my sugar overindulging habit– Write blogs for my various sites that have been rolling around in my head– Update my Reading List with witty comments– Do…
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leap year day
(a public service announcement) Also known as an intercalary or bissextile year, because we have to keep our calendar synchronized with the astronomical year. Some cultures add a leap month, but we here add a leap day. And thus, we have today, February 29th. Did you know:– 29 is the smallest positive whole number that…
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advent: hope
I have never been one to get out Christmas stuff before the 15th, but here I am surrounded by people displaying mega decorations inside and out. So, I have capitulated, well, somewhat. I have pulled out my advent wreath, complete with electric candles. I even just ordered an advent calendar. I don’t know about all…
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a little tradition
I woke up to this morning, not feeling especially thankful. Playing youtube clicking roulette, I landed on a celebrity being asked to share her family celebratory traditions. Bolting me out of my malaise, my thoughts turned to a long ago Thanksgiving. My young daughter, out of the blue, blurted out, “We need to share our…
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granddaughters, etc.
To my granddaughters (one of whom has a birthday today), daughter, and daughter-in-law, this is for all of you. Thank heaven for little girls For little girls get Bigger every day Thank heaven for little girls They grow up in The most delightful way. Thank heaven Thank heaven Thank heaven for little girls (Thank Heaven…
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if you can keep it
In the words of Benjamin Franklin, we have a republic, if we can keep it. I’ve traveled throughout much of this country and I have lived in multiple locations throughout. Today I am choosing to reflect on the beauty of her geographic features, unique natural beauty, and the beautiful diversity of our people. I’m singing…
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