For some, there will be tears at Christmas, and this is okay. The holiday season doesn’t feel festive for everyone. For some, it’s a rough time of year. If you’re feeling sad or even dreading the holidays, this post is for you. Some might say, there she goes again writing about loss, grief and tears …
Holidays
At my house, there must always be cranberries for the Thanksgiving feast because that simple side dish is so much more than just a bowl of cranberries. So much more. Do you have special Thanksgiving traditions you follow in your family? Like most, perhaps you always have turkey and all the trimmings. Or perhaps yours …
Fireworks and Another Fourth of July. For those who live in the USA, July fourth is kind of a big deal. Many have the day off from work and/or school (thank you to those who provide essential services, holiday or not). Some take vacations. Some plan backyard barbecues. Some go to movies. Some start counting …
Father’s Day without your father. Note: This post was published in 2017 as I faced my first Father’s day without a father. This will be my first Father’s Day without a father. As I sat down to write this post, I really had no idea what I was going to say, much less how to …
Did you make any resolutions or set any goals for the New Year? I did not. I have written about my resolution making avoidance before. And about goal setting. And the three words thing. I’ve tried them all. I have discovered none work for me. Perhaps I have accountability issues. Regardless, I’ve ditched them all. …