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So Just Slow Down and Wait For It

So Just Slow Down and Wait For It

Some of the light is came back. This winter’s solstice was here. There were also a couple of feet of snow brightening the landscape for Christmas. The woods were all ready for the postcard photos….

Choosing Christmas Over Global Meltdown

Choosing Christmas Over Global Meltdown

The sky is a dark slate lavender with no sun. Looking out into the fog of snow we could be anywhere. There are no markers, only dark cold and fast snow. We are in the…

December Fourteenth

December Fourteenth

We grew up in a big wedding culture. John had a Catholic childhood complete with big bawdy beer soaked receptions with fried chicken and mostaccioli. I was from the Protestant side of town where we…

And What Do You Want For Christmas Little Girl?

And What Do You Want For Christmas Little Girl?

Lists are being revised around here. Yes yes it’s December 10th and most of the world has finished or at least reached the halfway mark of their Christmas shopping. At least it seems that way…

20 Years and Counting….

20 Years and Counting….

Twenty years ago was our first time. That year there were just three of us and the youngest of us was about three and a half. We took Benjamin to St Louis and we went…

I Believe….

I Believe….

It’s Christmas. This is a time of year when believing…in something…feels essential. I love going to church, candles in hand, and singing Silent Night. I loved it as a little girl, and now, even not…