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January 1, 2013
The Gift of Reconciliation & My Mother: Reflections & Resolutions

The Gift of Reconciliation & My Mother: Reflections & Resolutions

The Gift of Reconciliation, Reunion and How It Will Shape My New Year’s Resolution In October I wrote a post about the potential of losing a […]
December 25, 2012
Christmas in 1952: Tragical to Magical

Christmas in 1952: Tragical to Magical

March, 1952. ALL the Anderson children, upon arriving home from Mama’s funeral. If you notice, we all attended. There was no question that I at 5, […]
December 19, 2012
A White Christmas in Finland

A White Christmas in Finland

Christmas in Finland Bing Crosby sings “I’m dreaming of a White Christmas . . . Just like the ones I used to know.”  I love that […]
December 13, 2012
Journey Mercies . . . I BELIEVE in Christmas

Journey Mercies . . . I BELIEVE in Christmas

Journey Mercies . . . I BELIEVE in Christmas Just when the air turns colder and the days shrink into darkness, the Christmas season arrives.  It […]
December 3, 2012
“Just Making Sure” . . . Why Christmas Cards Matter

“Just Making Sure” . . . Why Christmas Cards Matter

“Just Making Sure” . . . Why Christmas Cards Matter There was a greeting card some years ago, which showed Winnie the Pooh and Piglet walking […]
November 28, 2012
As You Toast To The Holiday Season

As You Toast To The Holiday Season, Don’t Forget To Designate A Driver

As You Toast To The Holiday Season, Don’t Forget To Designate A Driver Today I had to take my car to the dealer for an 80,000 […]
November 21, 2012
Thanksgiving: Rejection Sparks Reflection

Thanksgiving: Rejection Sparks Reflection

Thanksgiving: Rejection Sparks Reflection Normally a time filled with the noise and laughter of a house filled with family and friends.  A time of me bustling […]
November 19, 2012
Reflecting on Friendships: Thankful for Pat

Reflecting on Friendships: Thankful for Pat

Reflecting on Friendships: Thankful for Pat I never imagined that I would become a fourth generation Funeral Director; I guess my crystal ball was in the […]
November 15, 2012
Thanksgiving: When You’re Away from Home or All Alone

Thanksgiving: When You’re Away from Home or All Alone

“Freedom from Want” by Norman Rockwell, 1943 Thanksgiving: When You’re Away from Home or All Alone My earliest memories of Thanksgiving include preschool art projects of […]