Every Gift a Perfect Gift
Wouldn’t it be grand if every gift was a perfect gift? Do you remember receiving a favorite gift? I do. I was eight-years-old. That Christmas I unwrapped a bride doll. She was 18 inches tall and dressed in the most beautiful white satin and lace gown. She had a...A Spoon Full of Thankfulness
“The secret of happiness is to count your blessings while others are adding up their trouble.” ―William Penn As we sit around the table on Thanksgiving day will we dish up a spoonful of thankfulness alongside the turkey and sweet potatoes? This day reminds us to be...The Truth of Halloween’s Origin
The truth about Halloween’s origin might surprise us. It actually draws from both Celtic and Christian traditions. So where does the name Halloween come from? Is it Christian or Pagan? Halloween is actually two words smushed together. “Hallow” — or...Live Within Sustainable Means
Consider why it might be good to live within sustainable means . . . Early Formative Years Please join me on a short trip back to my formative years in southern Oregon. My dad was our sole provider. He went to work each day. My mother stayed at home. The four of us...
Preparing for a New School Year
Preparing for a new school year can add new layers of anxiety. How can a family motivate their students about school with so many complex social issues coming at us? Talk Up Learning Learning is so important. Sadly, too many struggled over the last year. It appears...
Maxine Marsolini