When Christmas was in sight, I was already run down and dragging my sorry carcass (since early November, really) to the holiday and some much needed time off. And once I’d gotten through all the events in the calendar leading up to and including Christmas Day, plus another one that had to be rescheduled forContinue reading “Begin/Stop”
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Wish Upon A Star
It’s funny (or not?) how quickly life can swing between dark and light, depression and elation, stress and relaxation, failure and success. Many of us ride this rollercoaster — November/December has certainly been a ride for me. But the holidays are difficult for many people, and feelings of loneliness, or confusion, or being unloved, aren’tContinue reading “Wish Upon A Star”
The Christmas Cactus, The Poetry of Wine, and Other Seasonal Delights
The Christmas Cactus “There’s something wrong with this plant,” I say to no one in particular. I know that already, though. I’m a cacti serial killer. For whatever reason, my husband continues to buy them. I admire the faith he has in me. In my ability to nurture these delicate forms of life. I doContinue reading “The Christmas Cactus, The Poetry of Wine, and Other Seasonal Delights”
Sonia Nicholson 