Before Labor Day I received this notice. I was not sure to whether to be upset that people were thinking about Christmas shopping before Summer was gone or to be grateful for the reminder that I need to finalize my plans for my flight back home for the Holidays before all the good fares are … Continue reading 100 Days to Black Friday
Herod the Paranoid
When they [the magi] had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." So he got up, took the … Continue reading Herod the Paranoid
An Honorable Man
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he … Continue reading An Honorable Man
Home for the Holidays – Searching for the Lost Family Favorite
Thanksgiving always brings back memories of the extended family crowded around the dining room table, sharing a feast of favorite dishes, while giving thanks to God for His bountiful provision. Each family brought several potluck items. Aunt Edith always came with creamed peas and onions, and pies (two separate dishes, not together!). She would not … Continue reading Home for the Holidays – Searching for the Lost Family Favorite
Christmas in August
It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself. Charles Dickens Last night I spoke on the phone with my niece Cynthia. I chuckled when she told me that her middle son, Garrett, wanted to celebrate his birthday (August 4) like his favorite … Continue reading Christmas in August
Home for the Holiday – A Family Rule
Every family has some strange rules. In our household, if you cooked dinner, other family members cleared the table and washed the dishes. That was mom’s way of giving us an incentive to learn how to cook. It worked with my brother and sister but not with me. I finally learned to cook with Betty … Continue reading Home for the Holiday – A Family Rule
Home for the Holidays – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
Yesterday I watched the Army-Navy game and it reminded me of some very old memories. My first Christmas away from my family was in 1979 at Subic Bay, Philippines. After receiving my law degree I joined the Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps, and my first permanent duty station after training was the Naval Legal Service … Continue reading Home for the Holidays – “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
Home for the Holidays – A Labor of Love
One of my favorite projects each year is making my own Christmas cards. Often the commercial designs do not express the message I wish to convey. So do-it-yourself works. Last year I did some original art in South American Andean style. This year I photographed a nativity set I purchased in Guatemala. This kind of project would … Continue reading Home for the Holidays – A Labor of Love
Home for the Holidays – Christmas Cookies
My mother had several ancient cookie cutters including a Santa, reindeer, Christmas tree and holly. Every year she would make a huge batch of cookies for the family and to give away. My sister inherited both the cutters and the tradition. She also makes many cookies, but mainly to give away. Although she is gluten … Continue reading Home for the Holidays – Christmas Cookies
Home for the Holidays – A Secular Christmas?
Yesterday my boss described his experience when shopping for Christmas cards. Spread out on a table was a large selection of designs. For some reason several cards featured dogs ( I prefer cats myself). Only two mentioned the birth of the Christ child.Bill O’Reilly and Jon Stewart debate over whether a war on this religious … Continue reading Home for the Holidays – A Secular Christmas?
Lines from Lynn 