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Christmas Brings Glad Tidings…
On that first Christmas night we read that there were angels in the sky proclaiming a heavenly message: “I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.” “For unto us a child is born…And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,...
Christmas Perfection?
With this nostalgic time of the year, childhood memories of Christmases long, long ago come to mind. Putting up the traditional tree drags up dubious memories. Have you ever had a mother instruct you on “exactly” how to put old-fashioned tinsel on the Christmas...
Christmas Reminder!
As this wonderful season begins to unfold, I bring you a spiritual reminder. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present! Just a four short weeks from now we will be taking down the tree, packing up the...
Who Needs Black Friday?
Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving devoted to sales, brings out the crazy drive to “get the best deal”. Saving money and securing the best price, often comes with strings – beating out your neighbor, getting up at dawn and grabbing at a limited supply. Granted...
Make Everyday Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the quiet holiday. It sneaks up on us after Halloween as we are distracted by the Christmas decorations. It’s a day set aside without the fanfare of lights, gifts, parties and other distractions. This holiday is totally devoted to one of the most...
What Gets More Valuable With Age?
What, besides wine, gets better and more valuable with age? In an article by Jess Catcher the author lists 11 other interesting things that get better with age: whiskey, jeans, cheddar cheese, cast iron skillets, beef, balsamic vinegar, fine leather, pickles, flannel...
Spurred On By ZD Wine
Recently I attended a wine dinner celebrating the 50thanniversary of the ZD winery in Napa Valley. The owner explained how his father began making wines while working in the aerospace industry in 1968. In naming his newly found winery, he lifted the name, “ZD”, off...
Life’s Seasons
Recently Sears and Roebuck, famous for their coveted catalog and mail order business, closed its doors. Once known for being so big that the employees filling orders had to use roller skates in order to work in a timely manner! Similarly, singing the same sad song,...
Want a Do-Over?
Alabama native, Philip Rivers, quarterback of the San Diego’s Chargers, is a devout Catholic, a husband and father of seven. (Even though the team is now in Los Angeles, they will forever be the San Diego Chargers to me). At the North Carolina State University...