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Nothing warms the hearts of the holidays more than a fireside reading of A Christmas Carol or perhaps Twas the Night Before Christmas. Kids nestled next to their parents, sipping hot cocoa and absorbing classic tales of wonder and inspiration. As the adults slow their pace and remind and embrace all that truly matters in this world. Books have…

The holidays promote the urge to give in all of us. It is truly a beautiful thing. The problem? Like the rest of the well-intentioned harried holiday humans, I could use prompts to do more of said giving. Things just get busier once the calendar advances to December one. This makes me recall a conversation…

Christmas wishes are supposed to come true, right? I’m pretty sure I asked for this exact same thing last Christmas! I logged onto LinkedIn today and noticed one of my favorite West Coast law firms had a great graphic with the exact same caption as my title. Well, the ‘All I Want for Christmas Is…

Divorce! Everyone has an opinion, a judgment or advice on how to navigate it.  Well, at least those who haven’t experienced it. Those of us who have survived the rigors of matrimonial extrication offer more empathy than advice. Think of it this way. A child is frightened to get an immunization. You assure them it…

I just found out a friend whose daughter is an actress is giving back to the community in a big way. Hometown girl does well and doesn’t lose sight of where she came from. It’s a great story. It got me thinking… I have friends in broadcast media and despite the glamorous aspects of the…

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Okay, maybe I am watching too many Hallmark Channel and Lifetime movies, but I’m starting to wish that something magical will happen this Christmas season. The kind of fairy tale where you meet a stranger and they make a huge impact in your life or… The long, complicated holiday journey home met with unexpected obstacles…

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