Packing up Christmas

Trappings and TreasuresFriday Rich and I visited a local store. Days earlier, displays of gift wrap, tinsel, and ornaments had overwhelmed the store’s prime selling space. Now, clerks were busily condensing the remains of their Christmas merchandise onto a few shelves near the back of the store. A sign read, “Christmas! Final Clearance!” I heard a […]


Packing up Christmas

Trappings and TreasuresFriday Rich and I visited a local store. Days earlier, displays of gift wrap, tinsel, and ornaments had overwhelmed the store’s prime selling space. Now, clerks were busily condensing the remains of their Christmas merchandise onto a few shelves near the back of the store. A sign read, “Christmas! Final Clearance!” I heard a […]


A Little Rest

 Bedtime Stories, September 2009: Ayden, me, and Cadence A Light Burden A few weeks ago Rich and I were fortunate enough to enjoy dinner at the home of my dear friend Kate. She offered up a delicious wintry stew and her fine company. We talked about her recent birthday, her upcoming trip to her homeland, Ireland, our new […]


>A Little Rest

>  Bedtime Stories, September 2009: Ayden, me, and Cadence A Light Burden A few weeks ago Rich and I were fortunate enough to enjoy dinner at the home of my dear friend Kate. She offered up a delicious wintry stew and her fine company. We talked about her recent birthday, her upcoming trip to her homeland, Ireland, our […]


A Little Rest

 Bedtime Stories, September 2009: Ayden, me, and Cadence A Light Burden A few weeks ago Rich and I were fortunate enough to enjoy dinner at the home of my dear friend Kate. She offered up a delicious wintry stew and her fine company. We talked about her recent birthday, her upcoming trip to her homeland, Ireland, our new […]