Take it all in

It’s a mad dash for us all as the holidays approach, and I often forget to slow down and take stock of the blessings I enjoy. I won’t list them here, because I’m sure mine will differ from yours. But just take a minute, over the next week or two, to recount your good fortune, [...]

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Christmas tree 1, ceiling 0, and other holiday cheer

Can’t beat the holidays for quality family experiences. Here’s just a few from recent weeks. We went to my parents’ earlier this month to make Christmas cutout cookies. Depending on your perspective, this can be seen as great fun (the kids), a chance to gorge oneself on dough and frosting (again, the kids), or a [...]

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