by B.L. Unkel | Jan 1, 2021 | Holidays
A few months ago, a friend of mine shared something she’d heard on the radio. It really impacted her life. The man had said: “Dreams come in Size 2X so we can grow into them.” What a wonderful thought. How many of us have dreams we sometimes—okay, often— think are...
by B.L. Unkel | Dec 26, 2020 | Holidays
How many of you have heard of Boxing Day? It began in Britain during the Victorian era. The original purpose of the day was to give to the less fortunate. Servants had to work on Christmas Day, so they were given time off to visit their families the next day, December...
by B.L. Unkel | Dec 25, 2020 | Holidays
Before 1223, people mainly celebrated Christmas by going to church. However, priests told the Christmas story in Latin, a language normal people didn’t speak. St. Francis of Assisi wanted a better way to share the miracle of Christ’s birth. With the Pope’s...
by B.L. Unkel | Dec 19, 2020 | Holidays
What’s your favorite Christmas present? Is there one that’s meant more to you than any other? Thinking back over a lifetime of Christmas gifts, several special ones jump to mind. I’ll never forget the year I received my first tape recorder or the year I got my first...
by B.L. Unkel | Nov 26, 2020 | Holidays
This time of year, we naturally reflect on things for which we’re thankful. In 2020, more than any other year, that may include having a job and good health. But what about being thankful for the ability to make a difference in another person’s life? Every day you...
by B.L. Unkel | Nov 11, 2020 | Holidays
Private Robert Shurtleff enlisted in the Continental Army in 1782. He served for over a year, during which time he suffered first a saber wound and later a gunshot wound. He treated both injuries himself, then returned to the fighting. Although surely in great pain,...
