I have this thing about solstice, the winter one especially. I’ve written about it more than once. I like to mark it in my mind, to note that after this night, the 364 (or 365) nights that follow will all hold more light than this one. This year, as always, it came upon us quickly, […]
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.†Isaiah 9:2 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.†Luke 2:14 Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays from our family to yours!
‘Tis the Week Before Christmas
‘Tis the week before Christmas, and all through the island house, all the creatures are stirring and have already accomplished the following: Baked Christmas cookies twice Shopped with a ten-year-old girl for another ten-year-old girl (a harrowing and laborious feat) Attended one Christmas party Missed one Christmas party (long story) Discovered, after all our paring […]
This Christmas Eve
Blessings on this hope-filled, holy night. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you!
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Christmas Miscellany
On Decorations: For the second year running, Baby-Girl has taken it upon herself to decorate our bed. Last year, she noticed several rolls of ribbon I once used with garlands on a front porch we had in Chicago. I’ve yet to find a great spot for them since we moved to the beach, so when […]