I am an avid reader and I’m always excited to share my favorite books. I set a goal for myself each year to read 50 books. This year I reached 75 (so far…still have a few days left!). Goodreads.com is what I use to keep track of what I’ve read, how much I liked it, and what I want to read next. If you haven’t joined Goodreads, I highly recommend it. I’ve been a member for 10 years now. You can share recommendations with your friends, read reviews from other readers, and even enter book giveaways. Who doesn’t love a Read More
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Why Being Wished a Happy Holidays is not Offensive to Me
I celebrate Christmas. My house is decked in lights and my tree is sparkling in the living room. There is an evergreen wreath is on my front door. I collect nativity sets from all over the world. I send cards that specifically say “Merry Christmas”. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love the music, the decorations, the gift-giving, and the religious significance. And when someone wishes me a “Happy Holidays,” I say “Thank you” and wish them the same. It does not offend me. I have a friend who is Jewish. He wishes me a Happy Hanukkah. I thank him Read More
10 Holiday Films for Your Watch List
Holiday traditions are part of what make this time of year so special. In my family, we read specials stories, eat certain foods, put up our Christmas tree and decorations, and watch our favorite holiday movies. It just isn’t the holidays without them. There is a HUGE variety of holiday films out there. Our favorites run the spectrum from funny, to sweet and corny, to nostalgic and even religious. Here is a list of some of the favorite Holiday and Christmas films in our house. I’d love it if you’d add to it in the comments below. I am always Read More
One is Silver and the Other, Gold
Remember the old sing-a-long “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other, gold”? This time of year makes me think of old friends and new friends and this old song has been on my mind. I love my friends. My life would not be half as rich without them. An old friend of mine was visiting over the Thanksgiving holiday. She and her family live on the opposite side of the country. They spent a week here in sunny California and had Thanksgiving dinner with us. I hadn’t seen her in more than a year Read More