It's the first Sunday of Advent and experiencing Christ in others is on my mind. I saw Christ is these two boys I watched as I worked at the library.

Two friends do me, and the winery where I work, a big favor as I'm pouring wine in the "Annex" and not the main part of the winery.

I begin to show my students the classic "The Truman Show," which when it was released in 1998 both predicted and parodied the ubiquitous "reality shows" of today. (Thanks for your patience as this is posted WAY late for Fri the 30th)

Not a promotion, but a positive commentary on a new grocery store in my neighborhood which will make a difference.

I witness a student stepping up to lead and support U.S. Senators (both of our Ohio ones) who voted to get the US out of the Yemen war.

At the end of the first day after our holiday break, I am surprised by a good philosophical question - "How do we know something is real?"

I don't shop myself, but am grateful when my parents shop for me and my family. Plus, research tells us of the carbon impact of online shopping.

I reflect on hitting a milestone of consecutive days of meditating and the difference it has made in my life.

Warm memories come back as I hear the guys on "Podcast: The Ride" talk about the theme park from my growing up in Houston - Astroworld!

I don't really go to the mall on Black Friday. Instead I get off my butt and get out for my first walk in way too long. Gotta do it more often as I had forgotten how much I enjoy it!