When the Holidays are Hard

When the Holidays are Hard

…How are you?…No, really. I originally wanted to call this post “The Year I Cried in Line Buying a Glass Christmas Tree.” Last weekend, I was wrapping up my final paper for the semester and decided to take a much-needed brain break to pick up some Christmas gifts. My...
The Gift of Presence This Holiday Break

The Gift of Presence This Holiday Break

For many of us, the day after the last bell before winter break feels like a hard stop. It’s as if we’ve been speeding down life’s highway, going 77 MPH (ok, maybe 70), only to slam on the brakes—leaving us unsure what to do next. This past week, my days were packed:...