Posts Tagged ‘holidays’
The Richness of Autumn
The air here in Annapolis has cooled. Starting out in morning, the thermometer registers low sixties and rises only to mid-seventies later in the day. Our famous humidity has vanished. The oaks and sycamores have not yet begun to turn crimson and gold, but it is, without a doubt, autumn. The equinox of the season…
Read MoreReading And Gifting
It’s that time of year: you are stumped for a gift. What to give Mom, Dad, your sister, your brother, a friend, or even your kids. A book makes a great present; below are several of my recommendations for those I’ve been wild over in the last month. Give one to yourself, or give it…
Read MoreHoliday Thanks Times Ten
Last week, my son emailed me with thanks and joy when he read my last newsletter and learned of my plan to visit him in New York City, as his “big present in a small package” for this coming Christmas. (Well, I guess his gift won’t be a surprise after all, no matter how cleverly…
Read MoreBig Presents In Little Packages
Does every important present come in a big package? The answer just might be “no.” At this season, most of us are looking for the ultimate gift, ready to give whatever we can dream up and afford, hoping to please the ones we love. Or, at least, I am. This morning, my son answered an…
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