What Now?

All of the build-up for the holidays abruptly comes to an end and the next day is business as usual. There are even songs about wanting the spirit of Christmas to last all year. Why can’t it? REWIND I’m changing my topic here and now because of the current news reports about a mass stabbingContinue reading “What Now?”

Why Does Santa Love Them More?

Many school children are home now for the winter holidays including Christmas. When they return to school after the beginning of the year there will be so much chatter about who got what from Santa. It’s exciting to share and compare but sometimes the comparison can lead to feelings of sadness as the children fromContinue reading “Why Does Santa Love Them More?”

Batteries! Lights! Bleeping! What’s Under Your Tree?

With the holiday season being upon us, our focus turns to the latest and greatest toys (which are often electronic) in the store. There is nothing wrong with electronic toys here and there but the toys of quality are books and those that require imaginative play. My kids won’t even be married until summer ofContinue reading “Batteries! Lights! Bleeping! What’s Under Your Tree?”