Over the years, my son’s gift list has gone through the normal phases of childhood and teenage wants and wishes. There were requests made for the latest action figures, Legos, sporting equipment and games, and finally the age where video games and electronics gifts ruled. However, holiday present buying for…
‘Tis the season to be Jolly ….. and that Merry time of year when we become so busy preparing for all of the December holidays that we sometimes forget, it is the simple little things that we can do for others that matter the most. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah,…
There is something so comforting and wonderfully nostalgic about listening to the music of the Christmas season. Whether these songs are jazzy classics with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin belting out their soulful lyrics or they are more modern-day toe-tapping songs from today’s artists, there is just something so magical…
Ahh …. It’s that time of year when we are supposed to be enjoying the season. But sometimes, the preparing, shopping, and stressing just somehow gets in the way of a good time. To brighten your spirits and to give you a laugh when you need it the most, I’ve put…
South Florida, with its sunny tropical climate and white-sandy beaches, may not be the first place that you envision when you think of magical holiday cheer. However, while the rest of the country may be dreaming of a snow-filled white Christmas and trying to stay warm by a cozy fire,…
The story of Hanukkah and the miracle of how God blessed one day’s worth of oil and made it last for 8 days in order to light the temple’s menorah is such a rich and beautiful story. The story not only highlights God’s miracle, but also intertwines with historic gold…
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, November is the perfect month to take time to reflect on what we are truly grateful and thankful for. For many of us that means being thankful for our families, health and a roof over our heads. For me, I am thankful for some of life’s…
