Backstory What makes up a “good Christmas,” in your book? Some of my best memories include the reaction to a very special gift I have made or arranged. You just love to see someone light up with delight at your gift. But other memories are of holidays that did not go well – and the […]
Christmas
Christmas Spirit
Backstory Here we go again. We find ourselves right on the front edge of the holiday season. Time to be festive, jolly and filled with the spirit of giving. Although celebrations and traditions have changed over time, the spirit of Christmas lives on. This story was written when I considered what turns on my Christmas […]
Twas the Night
Backstory – ‘Twas the Night Surely you know the traditional Christmas poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas, written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822. My version acknowledges the tens of thousands of grandparents who find themselves raising grandchildren. Safe to say that few expected to spend retirement years caring for young’uns. This poem is a […]
Christmas Cards
Backstory – Christmas Cards Christmas cards are sometimes cherished and sometimes taken for granted. Those that I send, and receive, are treasured. I so appreciate those friends and relatives who write a few lines. I love cards that seem to be selected specifically for me. This exchange is significant in my world. So, I decided […]
Fairy Dust
Christmas is such a magical time of year. We hear Christmas carols unsung for eleven months, and yet we remember each word and sing along. The days seem filled with fairy dust and sparkles, twinkling lights and happy thoughts. Whether the season has spiritual significance for you or is a reason for giving and remembering […]
Gifts for Grandchildren
Grand-kids are high on your Christmas gift list, if you are lucky enough to have some children of your children in your life. They are an enigma when it comes to choosing a gift they would really like. The group printed on that sweat shirt they wanted last year, today may be “Oh, totally yesterday, […]