Make It Happen Monday: Pruning the Holidays

One of my favorite books to read as the holiday onslaught begins is Can Martha Have a Mary Christmas? by Brenda Poinsett.  If you are passionate about living lopsided, this is a must-read!   She says this about taming the holiday calendar, We will all prune in different ways in light of what is most important to us and in light of what will make our Christmas more pleasurable and meaningful.  (64) When you look at your December calendar and think, "I can't do it all!" ... ask yourself these ... [Read More]

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play And mild and sweet the words repeat, Of peace on earth, good will to men. I thought how as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had roll'd along th' unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men. And in despair I bow'd my head: "There is no peace on earth," I said, "For hate is strong, and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men." Then pealed the bells ... [Read More]