Well, according to Andy Williams (or Johnny Mathis or Michael Buble or whoever you usually listen to croon the song) it’s the most wonderful time of the year!! Yes, it’s December 13th, my finals are over, snow is on the forecast, and everywhere you look lights are twinkling, wreathes are being hung, signs are advertising …
Twas the morning after Thanksgiving, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…. I don’t know about you, but that pretty much described my house this morning… unless you’re one of those crazy black Friday fanatics who was up at the crack of dawn before you’d even finished digesting …
I can’t wait for Thanksgiving. Not only for the turkey, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, yams (my favorite!!) and sparkling cider, but for FIVE ENTIRE DAYS OFF SCHOOL. You heard me. Five days with no homework due, no classes to attend, no lectures, no assignments…. Just me and that turkey singing kumbaya. Ok. That’s a little …
Last week at Sunday school, I taught the story of Daniel to my rowdy group of preschoolers. They were entranced. I mean, who doesn’t love a good story with royalty, creepy, conniving villains, perilous man-eating lions, and a fearless hero that escapes against all odds? They loved it. In fact they were so enthralled, that …