We'd just gotten home from celebrating Christmas with family when my daughter said, "Christmas night feels so final, like everything is over until next year." I told her I understood, that I used to feel the same way. Then, I shared how I move past the sadness by telling myself Christmas day is actually the beginning of the twelve days of Christmas. Then, my husband joked, “What do you tell yourself on January 6th...after the twelve days is over?” “I tell myself it’s time to get back to ... VIEW POST
Surprised by Ordinary
Setting Goals, A Different Approach
So many people talked about taking down Christmas decor, making fresh starts, and setting new goals in the week leading up to New Year's Eve that my soul felt rushed. But, I wanted to look forward to the New Year. So, at about 11: 15 p.m., I sat on my couch and turned the channel to Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. The ball had already dropped in Time Square, so I joined the countdown in New Orleans. (Which worked out because I'm in the Central time zone.) As a big crowd of people ... VIEW POST
When Holidays Get Messy
We tend to go into the holidays with hopes of everyone getting along and having a nice time. We cross our fingers and hope no one brings up a touchy subject, steps on someone’s toes, or meddles where they shouldn’t. I get it. I’ve been at holiday gatherings gone wrong. But, the truth is messy doesn't necessarily mean bad. A couple of years ago I was hosting Christmas Eve. We were sitting around the dining table, when, after maybe a glass too many of red ... VIEW POST
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