A very dear friend of mine called last evening to extend Happy New Years wishes. We chatted for a bit, talking about the challenges 2017 brought into our lives. My friend lost her Mom last New Year's Eve, so her reflections were particularly raw and poignant. However, she turned the conversation to a more positive and …
Category: Holidays and Special Occasions
On the Eve of New Year’s Eve
Sometimes I think of ordinary things or events in a different light, and it makes me question why some things are the way they are. As New Year's Eve fast approaches, no doubt an iconic scene etched in the minds of almost everyone in the free world is that of the ball falling in Times Square, …
2 days until the end
The end of the year is eagerly anticipated for countless reasons. I am not certain if I am more anxious to end 2017 or excited begin 2018. Depending on one's perspective, the events in my life during 2017 can be viewed equally as adversities and blessings. I guess people judge you as either an optimist …
Cary to Calcutta 