Tag: traditions

Making Memories

I have visions; ideas about the way things should go. I'm sure we all do to some degree. I thought it would be fun to drive around looking at Christmas lights, which is something we do every year. We'd drink some cocoa in the car, I would introduce the kids to more Christmas carols while … Continue reading Making Memories →

Questioning Tradition

We all have that friend. That person in your world that bucks the mainstream and does their own thing. Recently such a person in my circle posted about how they don't celebrate many national holidays, but instead, as a family have chosen to make new traditions that align more with their values. I have to admit, my … Continue reading Questioning Tradition →

Gratitude

Ah, gratitude. It's hard at times to cultivate a posture of gratefulness. There are days when it's just not easy. Today is not that day. It's Thanksgiving. And instead of blowing up the Facebook newsfeed with daily gratitude thoughts (which are nice), I decided to post my gratitude days in one giant post. Here are … Continue reading Gratitude →