The other day a good friend asked me what I wanted for Christmas this year, and I honestly had no idea. I love reading, but I have over 50 unread books sitting on my shelf. I adore cute outfits, but my closet is overstuffed with clothes I haven’t worn in years. I own six types…
On Friday, I got an unexpected text message that through me into a tailspin. The Christmas music was playing throughout the house. Ironically, I could hear “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” in the air as I processed devastating news. My Christmas mood immediately disappeared, and the spirit of Scrooge descended like a dark cloud….
Christmas is almost here! The tree is up. The carols are playing. I am making a list of presents and checking my list twice to make sure I donβt forget anyone. How are you doing at your house? Are you reading for Christmas? Maybe like me you are feeling a bit overwhelmed by everything you…
On some nights, I lay in bed unable to sleep. I am afraid of the dark. Not the kind where the lights go out, but a prevailing blackness that trickles down into my mind and seeks to wrap itself around my heart. As soon as my head hits the pillow, the dark images cloud my…
I just got off the phone with a wonderful friend who shared she was on her way to the post office to mail a little Christmas cheer. I congratulated her for donning her Santa hat even though she wanted to play Scrooge. You see, the package wrapped with love and warm wishes is going to…
I decided to write down all the things I have to accomplish before Christmas in hopes of organizing my thoughts. With the long list in front of me, I figured I’d start by eating some chocolate. Because chocolate always helps me think more clearly. To clarify my thinking further, I alsoΒ guzzled down a large coke…