by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Spiritual
“Joy is the lantern that lights the way through the dark times and the motivator propelling us toward dreams.” (Moss) Carols are playing in the background of pre-Christmas festivities. The tree that stands so proudly in front of me is gaily lit with the...
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Food
A conversation with a shopper in T.J. Maxx inspired this post. The shopper was admiring a festive display of Christmas crackers. Not the kind of crackers you eat. These are the kind that holds a surprise inside and is made from a paper tube and decorative paper....
by Lillian Lake | | Building Community, Grief, Spiritual
Grief lies between the light and the dark. Grieving is especially hard during the holiday season. Seeing sparkly tinsel, shiny gold and silver ornaments, or even light-adorned trees takes significant effort and may even be impossible. For many, Christmas cards hold a...
