A Charlie Brown Christmas

For many a fortnight I have been accused of turning into the Grinch at Christmastime. However, gathered around the television this week to watch A Charlie Brown Christmas, I got an upgrade. Just after the narrator cast the scenic backdrop for the perfect Christmas, Charlie Brown enters saying, “I think there must be something wrong with me…” Almost simultaneously both kids blurted out, “Dad, you’re not the Grinch, you’re Charlie Brown.”

Joyful, Joyful

I really love the Christmas season. My mother always makes Christmas celebrations very special. I have many, many memories of running in to my warm home, fresh out of the cold December air to find….perfection. My house was a Christmas card come to life…roaring fire, festive music, a gorgeous tree, gleaming candles, beautifully wrapped packages, delectable food…

Raising our Bliss Tolerance

Guest Columnist Steve Roberts Love comes to town I’m gonna jump that train When love comes to town I’m gonna catch that flame When Loves Comes to Town – U2 During a particularly sullen period for me as a teenager, my Grandpa Roscoe saddled up next to me and said in his southern drawl, “Son, [...]

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