Wrapped in Love

Gifts under the tree Temporary joy they bring Cluttered surfaces Mass produced decorations Quick to end up in landfills Hand crafted items Cherished adornments hung with Family photos Remind of the departed And the children now grown up Warm meals made with love Served on hand-me-down dishes To the near and dear Old tales and newContinue reading “Wrapped in Love”

Holiday Party

The annual “Holiday Party” – ugh!  The announcement specifically states that one is not obligated to attend.  Yeah, right…  I mentally prepare myself by focusing on a splendid evening with colleagues who I consider friends.  But the reality of the whole affair (based on prior experience) sits just under the surface.  The underlying resentment towardContinue reading “Holiday Party”