They're two of the most hopeful words in the English language. “Almost there.” Perhaps it was my affinity for imagining the human details of the Christmas story. Perhaps it was my partiality for rich lyrics. Or perhaps it was the nostalgic voices from the soundtrack of my teenage years. But when I heard this Christmas song, I was riveted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ClYL3pKCwI Mary, full of innocence, Carrying the Holy prince, You're almost there, you're almost … [Read more...]
The Christmas Card Conundrum
We received our first Christmas card in the mail last week and it reminded me how much I LOVE receiving Christmas cards! But sending one can be such a conundrum! First, there is the highly volatile matter of the photo. I want a family photo to convey the peace of Christmas time and the joy of family. But what I’ll settle for is a photo where everyone is facing forward...and no visible bunny ears. Last year, it occurred to me around December 18th that we didn't have a … [Read more...]