Never Apologize for Your Art. Sounds easy. Hard to do.

Right now many folks of Swedish heritage have their little wooden Dala horses on display for Christmas. There are many stories about Dala horses. Here is one of my favorites.

December 16th is regifting day. This could be a dangerous enterprise. You need to make sure you don’t regift to the gifter who gifted it to you and ensure that the giftee doesn’t know the previous gifter.

Do you know what a manger was used for in the time of Jesus? I didn’t. It’s eye opening and thought provoking.

The headline said “89 Year Old Receives PhD from Ivy League School.” What was your first thought when you read that? He’s too old? That’s a waste? I felt hope. Here’s why.

It’s Swedish tradition to celebrate Lucia Day on December 13th with pastry and a crown of candles. Traditions are important. They share our love and culture. What are your holiday traditions?

There are many folktales told at Christmas. Here is one with different versions. Do you know the stories of The Christmas Spider?

Driving a friend home tonight we went in search of a glorious house we saw from afar. Have you ever done that and realized the back of the house was decorated and not the front? People can be like that. Let me explain…

Someone said they couldn’t imagine me not finding Joy. There was a time when I couldn’t feel it or see the end of darkness. But darkness doesn’t last forever. Neither does depression. There is light in the world.

During this harried holiday season we often forget to find joy. We’re frustrated and anxious and tense. We need to take the time to see joy in friends and holiday lights and glorious sunsets.