The seasonal lights dim, holidays soon will draw to a close, and we return to day-to-day living. Still we cannot forget circumstances, and the need for giving. So many of us are fortunate to have a roof over our head, food in the fridge, and money in the bank. Sadly, others are not. We all […]

Your whisper fair warns us, yet still we are surprised. The calendar’s last page, and we are left feeling more. Always. Winter: a beginning comes near the end, while the end craves new beginnings. The longest season, physically, or spiritually. Consistency, year over year, over year, from one into the next. Cold, as it is […]

What is so offensive about clothing that celebrates the season? I am familiar with the trend over past years to mock seasonal sweaters; it is often included in the banter of shock-rock disc jockeys and morning show hosts looking for laughs, or the rants of unoriginal stand-up comedians filling allotted time at comedy clubs across […]