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I’m at a Christmas Eve party in an unfamiliar home, and I go upstairs to find my daughters to alert them we’re heading home. All

December 25, 2011

My youngest daughter receives magnetic earrings from Grandma to pretend as if those little ears are really pierced. The magnet jewel sits on top of

December 24, 2011

This morning at grandpa’s house, I take a moment to read a pop-up book by Robert Sabuda, the paper engineering genius. I marvel over the

December 23, 2011

This morning, I realize that Christmas delights. Delight (as a noun) means great pleasure and joy, and (as a verb) it means to both give

December 22, 2011

As we gather to see friends and family this weekend, I wonder how we might be a true blessing. I’ve spent too many holidays easily

December 21, 2011

This morning, I read Emily Dickinson: The only news I knowIs bulletins all dayFrom immortality I’m on the look out all day for heaven’s news:

December 20, 2011

Today, my husband remarks that we might get thundersnow this week. “You’re making that up,” I laugh. “What in the world is thundersnow?” “When you

December 19, 2011

Every single winter, my daughter insists she doesn’t need to wear her winter coat. You’d be amazed at the resistance to outerwear from the children

December 18, 2011

I decide to ask my children what part of making Christmas cookies they enjoy the best. It occurs to me that it’s a good idea

December 17, 2011

This morning, my cat who looks more like a skunk wakes me up with very loud purring. She’s right in my face, purring with that

December 16, 2011