Tag: hope
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Why Should Christmas Matter?
photo courtesy of Eugene T on Unsplash Candles were lit around the church as “Silent Night” was sung. There was a quiet beauty in the voices raised together, in the softness of the flames. It was magical. Christmas can seem that way for many. The presents, the bright lights, the sweet treats–not a holiday that…
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We Need To Get It Right
The island country of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea has celebrated Christmas for centuries with people crafting what are known as Nativity Cribs, the name common years ago for the feeding box used by livestock, now called mangers. In 2020 a competition was held, with ten of these beautiful scenes displayed at the Museum of…
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The Christmas Crazies
photo courtesy of freestocks on Unsplash ‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house, All were rushing and scurrying like a panicked little mouse. Christmas lists kept growing, always more gifts to buy, “Keep an eye on the budget,” was the ongoing cry. Decorations were half up, the rest strewn all over, With…
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It Looked Dead
Neither my husband nor I could ever be considered gardeners. We love plants. We’re simply not focused on caring well for plants. Our kids and others have gifted us with growing green things. The growing part doesn’t always apply after a time, but we do try. We were gone for a week, and both of…
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The Landscape Of My Life
How easy it is to complain! I whine most days about how tired I am. I object to extra meetings at work. I’m critical of everyone else driving on the highway if they’re not going as fast as I want them to. I inwardly protest against long lines at the grocery store. There are those…
Tip of My Iceberg 