Expectations of the Season
What does the Christmas season promise you this year? We all have an expectation even if we rarely pull it out to look at it.
For some it’s the expectation of a credit card bill that takes too long to pay.
Others dream of just the perfect gift to buy.
Some dread to go shopping.
Some delight in family visits that are all... >Read More
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Life After Death at Halloween
One of humanity's quirks is that people actually like to be scared. At least, pretend scared. Kids (and often adults) dress up as ghouls, ghosts, pirates, and their favorite costumed superheros and villains and run around from house to house shouting "Trick of Treat!" and demanding candy.
I've always thought Halloween is one of the weirdest holidays:...... >Read More
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The Biggest Loser Comes Home
We have never watched The Biggest Loser before this season. A friend told us how much they as a family enjoy the program. We gave it a try and are saying the same thing now. We as a family are really enjoying the show and learning much and being inspired by the people on the show. A common theme... >Read More
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December Tears
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug.
For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry.
Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More
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December Tears
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Bah Humbug.
For many people, Christmas is the saddest time of year. In a culture that is obsessed with all things Christmas, it is easy to feel like an alien when our thoughts and feelings are anything but merry.
Whether your pain stems from lost loved ones, unfulfilled hopes, shattered dreams or personal...... >Read More
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Home for Christmas
Are you lonely this Christmas? Come talk to a mentor.
In 1962 I... >more
Coping with Loneliness at Christmas
'Tis the season to be … gloomy?
Feeling low this Christmas season? You’re... >more