The Daily Angel: The Story

A number of years ago at the beginning of the Christmas shopping season a terrible tragedy occurred in the city where we lived.  An armed young man in a crowded shopping mall killed and injured others before taking his own life.  Local news coverage seemed to be non-stop.  The entire city was in mourning at aContinue reading “The Daily Angel: The Story”

12 Tips for Gluten Free Living #12: Find Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Meal

The holidays are approaching and many people with food restrictions are dreading the holiday dinner. When people talk about this they often use the word “surviving” but with careful thought and planning it is possible to actually enjoy the holiday meal. These are my suggestions for ways to actually enjoy the holiday meal, even withContinue reading “12 Tips for Gluten Free Living #12: Find Ways to Enjoy the Holiday Meal”

The Help of Others

“No one who achieves success does so without the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude.” — Alfred North Whitehead I really like this quotation.  In a world where many seem to believe they not only can but do achieve everything on their own,  we need to be reminded ofContinue reading “The Help of Others”

The Work of Chirstmas

When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flock, The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild theContinue reading “The Work of Chirstmas”

Christmas Eve Services

Over the years Bob and I have made a tradition of attending Christmas Eve Services.  The buildings have ranged from a converted factory to an history cathedral.  Music has included magnificent organs, rock and roll bands, strings, choirs, soloists and a mariachi band.  The ancient words have been spoken in Latin, English and Spanish.  Traditions` have coveredContinue reading “Christmas Eve Services”