Category Archives: Seasons & Celebrations

Observations of the seasons, particular holidays and special days.

Lighting a Candle in the Darkness

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Mark Zeiger

Wednesday, Aly and I put a couple of strings of Christmas lights on the cabin. We did this mostly for ourselves, particularly to surprise Michelle, who came home after sunset that evening. But we also did it in the hope … Continue reading →

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The Real Value of Homemade Gifts

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Mark Zeiger

The content you’re looking for is no longer here. We’re finally beginning to shut this blog down, to remove old content. We’ve chosen to start with essays that are available elsewhere. Specifically, this article has been edited into our book, … Continue reading →

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