Tag: Tip of My Iceberg
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Sleep In Heavenly Peace
The peace we often long for can seem lost in the chaos of Christmas and the aftermath of too much of everything for many people. Too much stress, too much spending, too much eating, too much disappointment. The idyllic picture of a silent night, a peaceful night, is often distorted by noise and busyness. I…
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One Christmas Night
photo courtesy of Chris Sowder on Unsplash ‘Twas the night before Christmas, throughout Bethlehem town, No home, motel, or AirBnB could even be found. The streets were all crowded with merchants, travelers, and noise. To the point where the chaos bothered the girls and the boys. The census was on, everyone there, individuals and packs,…
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The Faces Of Christmas
‘Tis the season to be silly. And joyful. And aware of life in its entirety. Smiles are easy to come by during this time of year. People–typically–are kinder, more thoughtful, and gracious to those around them because it’s understood that it’s a good idea. Giving is easier because gifts are so much a part of…
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It’s Beginning To Look Like…
photo courtesy of Aaron Burden on Unsplash Less than two weeks from now, Christmas will be upon us. Carols and songs celebrating the season have been playing for a month. Blow-up Santas, Rudolphs, Yetis, and Grinches are sprinkled around the streets surrounding our neighborhood. Living in Florida, we have fake snow at a variety of…
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This Isn’t Real
I never thought I’d do it; I’ve resisted for years. John has strongly hinted for quite some time that he wanted to make the change, but I’ve been adamant. Until this year. We finally succumbed to buying a fake Christmas tree. Granted, I romanticize the wonder of buying a real tree. When we lived in…
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