Archive for the 'Holidays' Category

Thanksgiving is a Time to Thank the Ones You Love

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

Thanksgiving is all about food, football, family and, let’s not forget, thanks.  We have all participated in the ritual at Thanksgiving dinner of sharing what we are thankful for.  My family will forever be on the top of my personal thankful list.
My Mother’s holiday dinners are legendary in my family.  She was famous for her […]

Celebrate the Power of Women on Halloween

Friday, October 24th, 2008

Add a new and different ritual to Halloween by celebrating the power of women.  Who is your favorite heroine rom any era? The Standard College Dictionary defines a heroine as one who performs brave deeds, showing great daring or boldness. 
Women have more power than ever in this era.  I am estactic that Hilary Clinton got as […]

The Other Side of Motherhood

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Mother’s are truly the glue that binds families and communities.  The most difficult job ever to be undertaken is that of mothering.  On this Mother’s Day, I am going to take on the mothers that have broken bridges to their children.  More and more I hear stories of adult children that have “divorced” their parents…not […]

How do you celebrate Easter?

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

The Christian meaning of Easter of course is the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolizing eternal life for all who believe in him.  I was raised Catholic (not practicing for many years now) and although that was certainly what we were taught and why we went to church on Easter Sunday I must say that for me […]