Can you think of a Christmas when you did or said something you would give anything to take back? Or, maybe a Christmas when you made a decision you desperately regretted? Do you think back on past Christmases and wish you had not taken them for granted? Would you give anything to have one more Christmas with a loved one who is no longer here? Christmas is said to be the most wonderful time of the year – and, it is wonderful because of the giving spirit, the togetherness, and the warmth of memories. To some, however, Christmas brings up negative emotions. It is a reminder of poor decisions … [Read more...]

Another festive weekend is here! How will you spend it? Why not get some friends together and have a Christmas Treasure Hunt? Personally, I am not a pro at treasure hunts and scavenger hunts, but Eric raves about them. Other than enjoying a strategy game marathon, I cannot think of anything Eric would rather do than go on an exciting treasure hunt. When he was still living in California, Eric went on a few treasure hunts with his church youth group; and, one time, one of his team’s audio objectives was to record someone (legitimately) sneezing. They tried everything to cause a sneeze, and … [Read more...]

December is my favorite blogging month because I get to talk about Christmas however much I want! Just like children, we adults need to have plenty of fun during the holidays; and what better way to do that than to plan fun activities? When we are children, we are at the mercy of our caretakers. “Mom, please take us to see Santa!” “Dad, please go sledding with us!” “Grandma, please can I go out and play with my friends?!” But, as adults, if we do not plan fun, then work, responsibilities, or sheer laziness will take over and the Christmas season will pass in a flash! Shopping, cooking, … [Read more...]