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A friend came over yesterday and we talked about traditions and how they get to be traditions for families. We were discussing how when our children strike out on their own; they begin their own traditions and how we can support that. Sometimes it is the blending of two families and other times it... Sign in to see full entry.

I have been going through the board games making sure each has all its parts because we play games after dinner on Christmas and I came across one which I just had to sit down and laugh. Remembering how much fun this was in younger times and with friends. I had to really look to see if we had... Sign in to see full entry.

The business community is certainly rushing 2014 into our lives. Now the focus seems on taxes and health care reform. To be fair health care reform has been in the news for some time, however now they seem to be focused on December 23 rd as the deadline for enrolling if you want to be covered by... Sign in to see full entry.

Looking forward to this time of year also has an element of nostalgia to it. I love to look back at pictures of years past. There is an opportunity to see how the world has changed, but most of all there is a look at how we have grown up. That saying ‘when did I become my mother’ or when did I... Sign in to see full entry.

I was so glad to read the responses to my article on caroling. It is refreshing to know that people do remember these things and still cherish the memories. Thank you for reading and enjoying my blog, it is a real privilege to converse with people all around. I know that the world isn’t as safe as... Sign in to see full entry.

It seems that getting together with friends at this time of year is especially nice and frequent. This does of course put more pressure on for those who work and have other demands. There is nothing work with a brief visit and a pledge of getting together after the holidays. Just remember or set... Sign in to see full entry.

Remember caroling – I sure do some friends live in a community where they still do caroling. I have opportunity to join them and enjoy the experience. Holidays are so full of experiences which hold special places in each of our hearts. It is comfortable to be doing something we use to do as a child.... Sign in to see full entry.

Time constraints are many times overpowering this seasons. One of the time suckers is the Office Christmas Party. I can say this because I used to have several staff and there were times each year when it was appropriate to have some kind of office celebration. But here is the thing, to what end is... Sign in to see full entry.

I know that some of you are from different countries than the U.S... It would wonderful if you shared your holiday traditions. I know of some like Lutefisk for the Scandinavian countries, but I would really enjoy learning more. I grew up in New Mexico and was exposed to not only the Mexican culture... Sign in to see full entry.

We make a lot of our own decorations for the holidays. Some have gone by the wayside as we have become fewer in the household and some new ones have replaced them. The recipes have all found a place in my heart, however to much food for just us, so these are the gifts for others as we see friends... Sign in to see full entry.