“Divine Amnesia”
Has someone ever forgotten about you, or forgotten to fulfill a request you made of them? It can be very difficult for us when someone does not remember us. Has
“Small Acts, Big Impact”
February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, a day dedicated to spreading warmth and goodwill through unexpected, small gestures. While it is a popular day to pay for someone’s
“Galentine’s Day – Celebration and Commitment”
Every year on February 13th, women across the world gather to celebrate Galentine’s Day—a holiday dedicated entirely to friendship. While Valentine’s Day often focuses on romantic relationships, Galentine’s Day shifts the
“Near You for 74 Years”
This blog is a repost from February 8, 2022, on my parents’ 74th anniversary. Dad died in August 2022, so that was the last anniversary they celebrated. In honor of
“Spring Training: The Gift of Becoming New”
The Phillies Spring Training Truck, packed with thousands of baseballs, bats, shirts, and even the Phanatic’s hot dog cannon, has made its way to Clearwater, Florida. The Phillies team, after
“When Groundhogs Meet the Gospel”
Every February 2nd, thousands of people gather in small towns across America to watch rodents predict the weather. It’s a bit absurd, but I admit to tuning into the news
“When Snow Days Melt Away”
Snow days are disappearing. Thanks to remote learning technology normalized during the pandemic, many school districts now default to virtual instruction when winter weather strikes. Students log in from home,
“When Storms Come”
I must admit that I spent too much time watching The Weather Channel this past week as forecasters predicted the bombardment of snow, sleet, ice, and power outages expected to
“The Handwriting is on Stone, Plaster, and Sand”
Happy National Handwriting Day and Happy Birthday, John Hancock! Established by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association in 1977, National Handwriting Day was a way to promote the consumption of pens,
“Life is Good When it Snows”
I have a “Life is Good” t-shirt that I only wear when it snows, and I’ve been getting good use out of it this January. The snowfall in Newtown, PA,
“A Gift without a Return Policy”
‘Tis the season to return Christmas gifts! I’ve heard that within the first month of 2026, almost 60% of shoppers plan to return or exchange gifts they have received. Clothing
“The Day Most People Give Up”
Today, the second Friday in January, is International Quitters Day. It is the day when most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions. Research suggests that many people give up by