Monthly Archives: December 2012

As the New Year nears now might be the perfect time to make those New Year’s resolutions. Making New Year’s resolutions that we don’t intend to keep is the great American pastime. I say “American” pastime because people who live … Continue reading →

God’s Design A Poem about Christmas By Barbara Dahlgren Each little snowflake Is one-of-a-kind Created with God’s Own wondrous design When joined with others To drift through the night They blanket the earth With shimmering white                       Each person … Continue reading →

One of my favorite Christmas cartoons is of two men looking at a humble Mary, pregnant with the Christ child, on a donkey being led by Joseph. The caption reads, “Just another couple of homeless people. Try to ignore them.” … Continue reading →

Last night we saw a live production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the San Jose Repertory Theater and once again I’m reminded of why I love this story. Standing the test of time this tale has been a … Continue reading →

Our family just saw the new movie about Abraham Lincoln. Impressive! Steven Spielberg does an admirable job reliving the final days of Lincoln which encompassed the end of the Civil War and the passing of the Thirteenth Amendment abolishing slavery. … Continue reading →