Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

Practicality Intrudes

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

I really hate how practicality sometimes trumps idealism. I especially dislike it when it happens at Christmas time. This year, practicality suggested we take down our Christmas decorations a day early.

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Back(ing) to the Future

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Mark Zeiger

Certain Aboriginal nations conceptualize life as backing into the future. To the western mind, this seems wrong—we face the future, hurling ourselves headlong into it, ready to deal with what comes. The Aboriginal view actually makes more sense, because we … Continue reading →

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