Dear Santa, I can't believe it's been a year since we last talked. The news of the day has been trying. There's war. There's people struggling to get by. The world needs you now more than ever. We need your kindness and caring. We need your hope and optimism for a better tomorrow. Mostly, we... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: Family Bonds
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, December 14-20. What I'm grateful for: —The family bonds. If you were able to... Continue Reading →
Christmas Love
I find it helps to remember that I have two choices at Christmas. I can approach Christmas morning with the image of Mary and Joseph and the baby Jesus resting together after a busy night. I think of their long journey full of obstacles. I imagine them tired, but thankful and filled with love, hope,... Continue Reading →
You’re a mean one, Mister Grinch!
Theodor Seuss Geisel's work includes some of the most popular children's books of all time. In fact, it's estimated that he's sold over 600 million to 700 million copies worldwide. The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham have sold millions of copies by themselves. There's no other word for it. Dr. Seuss was a genius.... Continue Reading →
“Blood, sweat, and tears”
I went out of my way the other day. I needed to get a simple blood test for an upcoming physical. I could have stopped at any number of labs and testing sites. However, I made a special effort to visit one particular lab. A reason for my madness! --I didn't go for the location.... Continue Reading →
Hiding in Plain Sight!
When I was a kid, I would often get tongue-tied. My brain would jump four steps ahead of my mouth and my thoughts would come out in a jumbled mess. It was a mix of a stutter and stammer. When I hit a rough patch in school, usually once or twice a week, I would've... Continue Reading →
A well-thought-out plan
There's an often told expression that says, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans." Of course, we ended up getting some snow Saturday night into Sunday morning. It was only a few inches -- nothing like what the Midwest got last week or even other parts of Pennsylvania -- but it... Continue Reading →
The Big Three: Tis the season
The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, December 7-13. What I'm grateful for: —Giving from the heart. In the words of... Continue Reading →
Christmas Joy
When my three kids were young, Christmas Morning was about all the normal things: Santa Claus and his reindeer; presents under the tree; and ripping the wrapping paper and playing with all their new toys. As a parent we tried to teach them about giving and sharing. We worried about them getting the true meaning... Continue Reading →

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