Every Christmas he would sit with her. If any words were exchanged they were not about what haunted her. Memory. Running. Running as Russian tanks approached. Baby in one arm, child holding the other hand. Ice on the ground. Biting air. Lungs and muscles burning with strain. Running. She realized they were not going to …
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A True Saint Nicholas Story
More than ten years ago I read a book titled The True Saint Nicholas by William J. Bennett. Bennet writes “a mysterious, fragrant liquid began to seep from the bishop’s remains” that healed the body and spirit. The liquid is myrrh. At the time I thought it would be cool to witness the manna of …
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton I love Christmas stories. I love the spirit of Christmas and have always loved the idea of keeping it all year long. This blog is an attempt to keep the spirit alive within myself everyday, all year long. …
My Christmas Tales 