Monthly Archives: December 2018

Vol. 20 No. 52 | December 31, 2018 Sometimes being listened to is so much like being loved, it is impossible to tell the difference. (Barbara Pine) I do not know who Barbara Pine is or the context of her words … Continue reading →

Vol. 20 No. 51 | December 24, 2018 Christmas arrives this year amidst political unrest and upheaval never seen before: threats of a government shutdown, military withdrawals, and an economy that is described as being on a downward spiral similar … Continue reading →

Vol. 20 No. 50 | December 17, 2018a When I take the time to consider how abundantly blessed and privileged I am, I realize there are many things I often take for granted. When I open my eyes in the … Continue reading →

Vol. 20 No. 49 | December 10, 2018  On Decembereight, 54 years ago on the day of writing, mama lost her battle with cancer,but won her ultimate victory over death. She was forty-four. I was eleven. There were no photographers … Continue reading →

Vol. 20 No. 48 | December 3, 20  A really good cup of coffee…and time to enjoy it. A quiet meal with your spouse in a nice restaurant. A peaceful drive through the hills on a clear autumn day. Taking … Continue reading →