Apparently the Christmas shopping season is already upon us. I know this because I opened my mailbox today to find a large stack of gift catalogs from retailers hoping that they have the perfect gifts for my family and friends. I expect that I will be seeing more of the same for the next six [...]
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I wish you peace…
Today I wish you the peace that comes from looking around at the people you are sharing your time, food, and laughter with and knowing that you are blessed. Today I wish you the peace that comes from knowing that even those we have lost are with us in spirit and in treasured memories. Today [...]
You light up my life…
I love seeing all the lights on the trees and the houses this time of year. I particularly love the Elmwood Park area on 13th Avenue with the lights on the trees. Every year the West Fargo Park District does a little more than they did the year before and every year I am thrilled [...]
Bag lady…
There was a time when I spent a tremendous amount of time on wrapping Christmas presents. Paper selection was thoughtful, creases were sharp, bow decor was dramatic, and the tags were perfectly color-coordinated - the wrapping was a gift in-and-of-itself. I used to have the type of skills that would have allowed me to be [...]
Holi-daze…
It is that time again - time for the holi-daze. Time for folks with eyes glazed over to wander through store aisles looking for the perfect holiday decor and gifts. This is the time of year when shoppers lose their sense of time and place while looking at shelves packed with the latest, greatest gifts [...]
Too soon Hobby Lobby – TOO SOON.
When I was at Big Lots over the weekend I noted to the employee I was talking to that I was surprised to see the back-to-school items already being put out. His comment was, "I know - it does seem early." But when I thought about it, the new school year is less than two months away [...]
More important than presents…
On this day - Christmas Day 2011 - my wish for all of you is not for presents, but instead for presence. By that I mean both the presence of others near and dear to you and your own sense of presence in the moments that will make up your holiday. At this time of year, [...]
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