"Fast away the old year passes ..." "Looking forward to the new year?" the receptionist asked me. We were in one of the doctor's offices where I've spent more of my time this past year than I would have liked. "Sure am!" I replied, in the same sprightly tone. But then the truth-teller … [Read more...]
“One Little Child Was Born on Christmas Day”
From my friend Kathleen Hannan's newly released album, "Seen & Unseen: Songs From the Light of Midlife": "One little child was born on Christmas day One little child was born on Christmas day One little child, one little child One little child was born on Christmas day. One little … [Read more...]
Kris Kringle, Christ Child – Some Outsider Thoughts on Christmas
"And the angels came, did you hear them sing? In the shining light of the maternity wing Sayin' 'People, do not be afraid, Love is new! In the Heart of every child Love is born to you.'" -- Kathleen Hannan, "Every Child" It's that awkward time of year again. When store clerks puzzle over … [Read more...]