Thought for Today

Second Sunday of Advent

This is the second Sunday of Advent, the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. It is a time of expectant waiting for the celebraton of the birth of Chirst or in some traditions the second coming. A candle is lit each Sunday, often with an accompanying reading, medtation or prayer. This is done in someContinue reading “Second Sunday of Advent”

Christmas Card Day

“This holiday honors Sir Henry Cole (1818 – 1874) who created the first commercial Christmas Card in 1843.” But isn’t today a good day to get started on your holiday cards? Whether you buy or make your own let this be a cause for celebration rather than a dreaded chore. Think about each recipient asContinue reading “Christmas Card Day”

National Brownie Day

I have to admit I love a good brownie. My mother never met a convienience food she didn’t like, so brownies at our house were always from a mix. But my mother still took the time to make them. It wasn’t until I was out on my own that I discovered the joys of baking.Continue reading “National Brownie Day”

Mitten Tree Day

Mitten tree day is a day to celebrate the gift of warmth. It is also a good activity for children. Mittens are collected for those in need and displayed on a Christmas tree. I have seen mitten trees that also included hats and scarfs. One church we attended had a special service after the ThanksivingContinue reading “Mitten Tree Day”

Celebrate Shelter Pets Day

We have always celebrated the birthdays of our cats in December because they have all been adopted and we did not know for sure when they were born. Our cats have always received special gifts and food as we celebrated the December holidays. This is a good time of year to draw attention to theContinue reading “Celebrate Shelter Pets Day”

National Sock Day

Call me crazy, but I will never complain about receiving socks as a gift for Christmas or any time for that matter. But no plain black or even white socks for me please. I love socks and the brighter, wilder and sillier the better. So I’m ready to celebrate National Sock Day. But what exactlyContinue reading “National Sock Day”

Roof Over Your Head Day

Today’s photo is of my home. Thank you God! This is a day to be grateful our homes. We should never take this for granted. Any of us, regardless of our current circumstances, could find ourselves homeless. We live in a world where many choose to blame the “less fortunate” for their circumstances. But todayContinue reading “Roof Over Your Head Day”

A Month of Celebrations

We all know the well known major holidays during this month. However sometimes it seems like we celebrate these out of a sense of obligation. And this month we will celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza and New Years Eve here. But we will celebrate every day with some lesser known and even made up holidays. RememberContinue reading “A Month of Celebrations”

November Wrap Up

As we bring this month to a close we take the lessons of Autumn with us. We will learn to embrace change, go with the flow of the seasons and see the beauty all around us no matter the circumstances. Tomorrow we will begin a new month as we prepare for the holdays we willContinue reading “November Wrap Up”