A grab bag of observations on holiday decorating, gifting, movies, dining traditions and more! Behold my seasonal musings: Deck the halls: Holiday decor is a personal thing. There’s no right or wrong when it comes to choosing the number of trees, holiday displays or outdoor Christmas lights. My friend Kathy goes all-in with eleven (!) […]

As I walked into the grocery store last week, I heard the familiar bell one associates with the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign. A young woman was ringing the bell and smiling as people walked into and out of the store. Some people scurried by avoiding eye contact, while others dropped coins or bills into […]