Be Angry and Don’t Sin

It just isn’t as fun to undecorate Christmas as it was to decorate. We cut way back last year by eliminating the Christmas tree in favor of a wall garland where we put our most precious ornaments. But somehow the fewer bins filled up and in the attempt to stuff all the décor into them,Continue reading “Be Angry and Don’t Sin”

Ready for the New Year?

Christmas planning and activities filled my calendar for most of December. Between parties, sending a letter instead of cards to family and friends, and shopping for gifts and food as well as preparing meals and treats, my FranklinCovey Planner was packed. The results were wonderful memories, lots of fun and photos, and sleep deprivation. NowContinue reading “Ready for the New Year?”

“Silent Night”

One Christmas, Dad decided we should sing carols. There we all were, encircling Dad on the front room floor. He played his Gibson ES-150 sunburst hollow-body electric guitar wearing no shirt, just pajama bottoms. We had all been bathed, and only Mom was still dressed. There were “chestnuts roasting” and “Frosty the Snowman” –he didn’tContinue reading ““Silent Night””