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I love Christmas.

I enjoy traditions.

I like making new friends and celebrating old ones.

Our family has encountered great grief at Christmas a couple of times.

But yet, grief is the evidence of great love. So, we will continue to celebrate lives lost and those no longer at the table.

One Christmas in the 1980s, I lost my job on Christmas Eve Eve...and then my car burned up on the highway on the way home. I still remember running towards my car with a crowbar--so that I could at least rescue my Christmas ham.

Ironically, while I watched the firemen put out the fire on Highway 39 in the freezing cold weather, a lady rolled down her window and offered me a job on the following Monday morning.

I have learned through the years that God always takes care of me--not only at Christmas--but all year long.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

And, join me in keeping your fingers crossed the you are on the NICE list this season.

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The three keys to success according to Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood fame?

Be Kind.

Be Kind.

Be Kind.

Some days this old world seems a little harsh and crazy. To battle that trend, let's start a kindness revival.

Pause. Take a breath. Move forward with grace, kindness and love.

You won't regret it. I promise.

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Community.

Christmas.

Celebrations.

Camaraderie.

All of those things combined for me to make a big promise to a colleague last week. He seems to think I am up for new experiences and big adventures. So, after some consideration, I have decided to celebrate a milestone birthday with him by skydiving. Here's hoping he knows CPR and plans to bring me a change of clothes on the outing.

I am looking forward to 2051.