Good morning. Happy Monday and happy winter solstice. Each December, somewhere between the 21 and 22nd, we celebrate an instant called winter solstice. It represents the time that daylight is at it's shortest. I used to find it totally ironic that I should be born on December 22, when I am ALL about sunlight and warmth. As I got older, I realized, in fact, that it actually … [Read more...] about Out of Dark, Always Comes Light
Archives for December 2009
Soup’s On
Much of the country, certainly the northeastern states, are blanketed in inches or feet of snow while temperatures hover well below freezing. Even here in South Florida, we are experiencing well below normal temperatures and most everywhere it really is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With the caloric damages starting a month ago at Thanksgiving, we are all looking … [Read more...] about Soup’s On
Something to Ponder
I got this in an email, from Jay, our tax preparer...he sends the BEST emails! Thank you, Jay...There is a great message here for all of us! TWO WOLVES One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil--It is anger, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greet, … [Read more...] about Something to Ponder
Have a Little Faith
Last night's vegan feast centered around the celebration of Chanukah. 8 young adults of several different religious backgrounds, some who believe one way, others another and still others who are non-believers, sat around feasting and sharing in a yearly celebration combined with a weekly tradition. We did broaden the menu horizon to accommodate all and served a lot of food, … [Read more...] about Have a Little Faith
Time Heals all Wounds
In this incredibly fast paced world we live in, we often forget the old cliche "time heals all wounds." With text messaging, blackberries and technology in general, giving us the luxury of immediate feedback and gratification, we are becoming a society of spoiled little brats who want everything NOW. For technology situations, it works. For human (and animal) situations, … [Read more...] about Time Heals all Wounds