“Ceremonies are important. But our gratitude has to be more than visits to the troops, and once-a-year Memorial Day ceremonies. We honor the dead best by treating the living well.” ~ Jennifer M. Granholm Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Holiday
Quotable // from Edwin Chapin
“No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” ~ Edwin Chapin Continue Reading
For Fearless Mothers Everywhere
Mother’s Day is a truly wonderful holiday: it is a day when we get to honor the mothers, grandmothers, and female role models in our lives, sharing with them how much they mean to us and remembering the pivotal role they’ve played in our lives, acknowledging the sacrifices they’ve made on our behalf, and celebrating… Continue Reading
Good Friday
“He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted.”… Continue Reading
This Is Love
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day—possibly the most polarizing day of the year. While this holiday has its devotees (of which I am one), its detractors are a vocal and rather vicious bunch. I get it. Despite claims to the contrary, Valentine’s Day is a real holiday and not just a construct of Hallmark’s marketing team. But… Continue Reading
A Resounding Silent Night
Who or what is the most important voice speaking into your life today? Is it a friend, a spouse, a teacher, a pastor, the Lord? Hold an image of that individual in your mind for a moment, pondering their significance. Now, imagine that that voice—of your friend, spouse, pastor, teacher, God—has suddenly vanished. Where… Continue Reading
Quotable // from Gladys Taber
“Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past. Today’s Christmas should mean creating happy hours for tomorrow and reliving those of yesterday.” ~ Gladys Taber Continue Reading
Thankful
Popping in today for a Special Edition holiday post reflecting on all I have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. My full list would be long enough to break the internet, so here’s a snapshot, in no particular order. 1) For my smokin’ hot husband who is patient with my mood swings, encourages my dreams,… Continue Reading
Holiday Gift Inspiration: Gifts for Preschoolers
Today’s Gift Guide is my favorite—it’s all about the kiddos! This roundup of items is based on the Wish List that Charleston and I put together for him this year, with all of the items divided into Want/Need/Wear/Read categories. Charleston was particularly excited about the toys, while the books and clothing items have me feeling… Continue Reading
Holiday Gift Inspiration: Gifts for Him
It’s a rare Tuesday post from me today—squeezed in so that I can get these guides to you in time for Black Friday shopping (although, let’s be honest, does anyone really shop on Black Friday anymore?). In case you missed yesterday’s post, this week I’m sharing three gift guides, all inspired by our family’s personal… Continue Reading