People who have only just started celebrating Christmas — either because they have married someone who grew up celebrating Christmas, because they have chosen to celebrate Christmas “suddenly” of their own accord, or because they’ve chosen the path of least resistance in school, offices and communities, don’t have the family history of Christmas with the […]
I was torn between two subjects tonight and repetition won out. But for good reason.
Today was our annual early release from work before the big day. I’m still being more manic than I would like, running around getting one more gift, one more gift bag, one more picture frame and so on. I spent hours at […]
Photos have a lot to do with the owners of the photos — some people throw out any photos in which they don’t look good — or in which they don’t look the way the person wants to remember themselves or their loved ones.
I suggest saving ALL pictures — even the ones you hate […]
Transitions are difficult in normal times. Add a holiday and complications abound. Here’s some advice for the following transitions:
A new divorce where there are children involved:
1. Abide by the court ordered custody schedule. Don’t pick now to make a custody fight. If you don’t like the schedule work to change it after the holidays. Easier […]
Top 10 Tips For The Best Holiday Candids
1. Have enough film! Make sure you load up on extra batteries and extra film when it comes to the holidays - not to mention a few rolls of extra scotch tape! Order online, or hit a big discount store like Costco, to make sure you have enough. […]
The Sallman image of Christ is popular because it captures a feeling for many people that they want to have when they look at a religious figure. There is humility, awe, respect, humbleness and humanity reflected in the picture. There is no mystery or negativity at all in the Sallman portrait of Christ. It is […]
Who cares how a gift got there — it’s the thought that counts. Etiquette means grace, and re-gifting can be done gracefully. Here are some tip:
* Check the re-gift for tell-tale signs of the original gifter. Make sure there are no cards or engravings or inscriptions to you on the gift you’re about to pass […]
Electronics and technology gifts like MP3 players, computers, accessories for computers, software, new cell phones, digital computers, photo printers, and other tech gifts are most definitely a trend for the holiday.
Some stores have gone the distance to try and warm up the cold technology gifts by offering monogramming on the back of the MP3 […]
How much do you reveal in a holiday card when you are undergoing cancer treatment?
A card should not be a substitute for a phone call or a visit. That’s why cards are only 5×7 or slightly bigger. Or slightly smaller. They’re meant for short messages.
At the holidays write a few (that’s three) sentences, […]
Holiday newsletters, like fruitcakes, do not go away. They will never go away. They are here to stay.
Why do people send newsletters at holiday time?
Because it’s easy and it’s impersonal.
Why they shouldn’t send newsletters at holiday time?
Because it’s much warmer and more gracious to connect with someone personally — in a […]