Monthly Archives: December 2019
Christmas Surprise
I love Christmas surprises. I never try or want to know what I’m getting for Christmas ahead of time. There is something so magical in the anticipation. I love how the mound of beautifully bound presents grows under the tree as Christmas approaches, some from me, some to me. On Christmas morning, the enchantment continues … Continue reading
Bothering God
I recalled a memory this week that I hadn’t thought of in years. I was at a friend’s house when I was a little girl, and I watched the mother of my friend bow her head and pray before she began baking a cake. When I got home, I asked my mom if she prayed … Continue reading
Mr. Eye
In February of this year, we started packing boxes to move back to the mainland. This means that my ‘stuff’ has been wrapped in newspaper and stored in boxes for about ten months. Unpacking has been an interesting endeavor. In some cases, I’ve unwrapped something and thought to myself, “What were you thinking? Why did … Continue reading
The Emperor’s New Clothes – updated
Do you remember the story of the Emperor’s New Clothes? It’s an old cautionary tale by Hans Christian Andersen. I’ve taken a few liberties with the story (okay – a bunch of liberties!) in an effort to refresh and update the story a little, but here it is: There was once an indulged and much-loved … Continue reading
