Tag Archives: Christmas

Peace on earth, goodwill towards all: wouldn’t that be nice!

Posted on December 23, 2018 by

It’s the Christmas season. Whether you lean more towards spiritual traditions or secular ones – or both – it’s the time when songs and greeting cards ring out with heartwarming messages of Peace, Joy, Love, and Goodwill towards all. Hmm. I’m … Continue reading →

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The winter that keeps on giving, and it’s not even winter until tomorrow

Posted on December 20, 2013 by

Winter has come early to lots of places. We’ve had snow and cold temps since the latter part of November. But we’re the lucky ones. Ottawa has been under a blanket of snow since early November and, according to my … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Christmas traditions

Posted on December 9, 2012 by

Two weeks before Christmas and, although today was a beautiful 5 deg C sunny day, the signs are unmistakable.  Tomorrow we are promised wintery weather: some snow, plus ice pellets and freezing rain (ugh).  The mall parking lots are full, … Continue reading →

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