2016 is not yet here—but it is coming! A year for HOPE. I barely have my tree up–and my heart is already looking at 2016. I know. Stay in the present…but I find it hard sometimes. I keep straining to peek into 2016. Before the New Year gets here, I wanted to…
Read moreThis year, Dec. 6-Dec. 14 is Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Chanukah was one of my favorite times growing up. Playing dreidel games! Eating potato latkes! Eight nights of presents! Lighting the Chanukah candles! As the eldest child in my family, I lit the menorah candles. First, we…
Read moreAs I move down my holiday list, and checking it twice, I double check all of the names: David, Jeremy, Jordan, Anna. And then there is: Caleb, Sophia and Bell. Don’t forget the new babies: Grayson and Sadie. I ever so carefully shop for each name on my list, making sure not…
Read moreThere are moments, and then there are defining moments. Moments in time that change your perspective. Moments that clarify others. Moments that you cling to, because of the poignancy, moments that take your breath away. I experienced such a moment this Thanksgiving. A moment of gratitude, because we…
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