Christmas for Adults
Christmas—a perfect time of year to watch a film whose title means “destruction by fire” or “Scorched,” right? Where’s the “ho, ho, ho” and the holiday magic? How can a … Continue reading
An Imperfect Holiday Celebration
The annual movie White Christmas reflects an expectation many of us hold, namely, a holiday should be perfect. For example, Christmas has to be white. I remember crying when I … Continue reading
Can You See I’m Grateful?
The single American holiday dedicated solely to being thankful is over. For most of us, nothing is left but the turkey no one wanted and maybe a stained tablecloth. The … Continue reading
The Gems Shine Brightest: Gift Giving Examined
More is better, right? TV ads insist you’ll be happier during this holiday season if you can buy and gift more—to your loved ones and to yourself. (By some definitions, … Continue reading
Stress Sucks…In My Opinion
Have you ever tried to have a nice, long, serious conversation on the phone but your toddler is in the room…or your dog? Or have you ever been miserably sick—say, … Continue reading
Giving Gifts of Value
When we read about people trampled during special store sales, firefighters’ lives lost because the concern for property was so high, or children encouraged to risk brain damage pursuing an … Continue reading
Facing the Holidays Without Gramma Who Died
This year you won’t have Gramma (or maybe Grandpa or someone else you loved very much) with you for the holidays. You can hardly stand to think about it. Everything seems different, … Continue reading
