“Have a Nice Day at the Office, Dear!”

The other day when Michelle geared up to hike out for her part time job, I had to take a couple of pictures. She works an office job! But, living as we do, the term “dressed for success” holds an entirely different emphasis for us.

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Michelle, off to work (Photo: Mark Zeiger).

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Celebrating the Light

We have entered my favorite time of year, the Winter Solstice, midwinter, the darkest part of the year and the Christmas season where light and dark are juxtaposed.

Most of the minor celebrations centered around the Christmas season seem to be related to the solstice in one way or another. Today is St. Lucia’s Day, Sweden’s “Little Yule,” and a celebration of light in the darkness. It’s a holiday we were fond of celebrating when Aly was growing up. The 3rd and 4th Advent Sundays, also a light celebration, will bracket the Winter Solstice itself. Continue reading →

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