December 17th, 2024
I love waking up and turning the Christmas tree lights on before any other light comes up in the yard or house. I begin my day by sitting quietly in the soft light of the tree and let myself meditate and marvel in the sheer idea that I am in the presence of a tree! […]
December 11th, 2024
I am not sure if you know this about me, but I have a personal assistant. Her name is Babs, and she works mostly between 3:30 and 6:30 AM. She shows up on time every day and stands about three feet from my bed. She startles me every time she starts work, often with her […]
December 10th, 2024
When we first moved to Maryland from New York 22 years ago, I made Scott promise that we would go home as much as I needed. Christmas was non-negotiable. Almost every year, we would wake up early, open the presents, have a quick breakfast, leave the house a mess, and hit the road by 10:00 […]