December 2020 “From the Heart”
This time last year, I was anticipating my youngest daughter’s December graduate school graduation from ECU. We made a family trip to Disney World to celebrate the occasion prior to […]
It’s A Grand Life – ’Tis the Season!
I think most of us will agree that 2020 has been quite a year—and mostly not in a good way. I refuse to let the last 11 months ruin December. […]
“What-If” Presents: Thinking outside the Faucet
Imbedded in our minds is the worrisome mantra, “What if,” that spans topics from safety and financial security to the health of loved ones, pets, and self. Asking “What can […]
The Legend of the Candy Cane
Along with sour patch-inspired candy and hot cacao spoons, the ever-evolving traditional red and white peppermint cane has nudged itself into a soft spot in the hearts of many, ever […]
The Request of a Quiet Christmas
Grief. The word holds a heavy weight at a time of joyous festivity and lights. Family and friends often cannot understand the need to skip the tradition of gathering at […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Christmas Delights
Christmas might look a little different this year, but the kids can still have an easy “gingerbread” house decorating party with mom and dad! This easy recipe takes the complicated […]
When Christmas Isn’t So Merry
BY LAURA SIMON, BLOGGER FOR TRIAD MOMS ON MAIN “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” the song informed me. My mind formed a few four-letter words in response, […]
The Gift of Absence?
The greatest, or at least most common, gift we are likely to give this Christmas, is our absence. Chalk up one more way that COVID has changed our world. What […]
My Grace-Full Life: 2020 Word of the Year Overview
I’ve been doing a “Word of the Year” study since 2017, and I’m amazed at how God uses a simple word in such profound ways. And the biggest takeaway from […]
Time Honored Holiday Traditions
It’s been a year like no other. But alas, the holidays are finally here. And any reminder of pre-pandemic routines – even if they look a little different – is […]