Tag Archives: 2025

How a Fake Christmas Tree Became Real

How a Fake Christmas Tree Became Real Our Old Tree… Came in a box. It was made in China from plastic and steel by people who may or may not have known what Christmas was about. It was shiny and … Continue reading

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Who Will You Be in 2026?

‘Future’ by Ahmed Carter (unsplash.com) Thought for the Week You who are on the road Must have a code that you can live by And so become yourself Because the past is just a goodbye ~“Teach Your Children” (Graham Nash) … Continue reading

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2025 So Far? Caption This Picture

“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” “And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” ~A.A. Milne              “I’m a pessimist … Continue reading

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What If There’s No New Normal?

Thought for the Week Five years ago, in the midst of the pandemic, there was a lot of talk about adjusting to “the New Normal.” The phrase got old fast. But not the struggle. And now, it seems, we’re adjusting … Continue reading

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Happy New Year – Do Not be Afraid!

Day 1 of 365. Gulp. Few years in recent memory have begun with more apprehension about the state of our world. It’s been said that some variation of the phrase “do not be afraid” appears 365 time in the Bible–once … Continue reading

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