Blogging Through the Seasons

There are probably many personal Christmas narratives that stand as a testament to the complexities of imparting wisdom and the elusive nature of understanding the true meaning of the season. But I’m a dad now. Like most conversations, they are hijacked to discuss my...

When I think of the warmth of Christmas, without hesitation, the first person that comes to my mind is my Aunt Mary. For the last 27 years of my life, she has made Christmas, what it is. As soon as Thanksgiving is over, Aunt Mary begins to turn her home into the...

I think I was 8 years old that Christmas. One night, my mom turned the lights off and we snuggled up together on a futon mattress on the floor in a nest of pillows and blankets and looked at our Christmas tree. That year our Christmas tree was just ours. Our family...

Christmas time is here! Time for old traditions and the unexpected, like when a family member you haven’t seen for years shows up for the big family event. This holiday season, we may not necessarily know what’s coming around the corner. …or...

“Christmas is a time of togetherness.” That quote is what I have always heard when it comes to Christmastime. I don’t disagree with this, but I wonder if there is more to the story. There are many things about Christmas I love. I love listening to Mariah Carey’s “All...

I always loved Christmas because of the presents! Like any kid, I would wake up early and sneak around shaking each gift, seeing if Santa (my parents) had gotten me what I wanted. But one day, when I was 8 or 9 years old, my mentality began to shift. We always spent...