Tag Archives: holidays

Here, dear readers, is my belated Christmas gift to you: Sunny, sandy photos from the Virgin Islands, intended to pluck you straight out of whatever dreary, post-Christmas winter funk you might presently find yourself in.  I spent five days there … Continue reading

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On so many holiday buffets, the veggie dish invariably seems like the afterthought.  With all those show-stopping side dishes — creamy potatoes, tangy cranberries, crumbly cornbread, and savory stuffing — who’s gonna get all excited about carrots and Brussels sprouts? … Continue reading

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Nov
25

Many Thanks

I’m not a religious person, but I’m strangely religious about Thanksgiving. Rather, I’m religious about the practice of saying thanks, entirely because I think it’s good for the soul and healing for the heart. I try to be mindfully thankful … Continue reading

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