One thing I love is being an Audible (www.audible.com) member, where I get books on audio. Sometimes, as a member, they give us some free audio. This holiday season they sent a collection, that included an "audio documentary" that was so uplifting, adding to my "there is so much good in this world that we know nothing about" theme that I am living.
One of the most fun aspects of this time of the year, for me, is all of the treats that are delivered to my office. We’ve gotten Lindt chocolates, baked brownies, and chocolate covered pretzels. While I try to limit my intake, it is exciting to see what gift will be delivered next.
Two weeks back I shared my list Happy Holidays in songs to allow folks to enjoy musical cheer through the holiday season and that includes celebrations that continue today and tomorrow (and thereafter). Ahead of the new year we embrace, I offer an updated “Songs To Ring In The New Year.”
While tooling around the intenet for something positive, I ran across this list from Joshua Becker. In his blog, he writes "...the quickest way to find happiness is to help someone find theirs." I couldn't agree more.
1. Handwrite a letter.
2. FaceTime/Skype an old friend.
3. Buy coffee for a stranger.
4. Smile and joke with your next cashier.
5. Leave a nice tip.
6. Buy movie tickets for a family in your neighborhood.
7. Ask your religious friend about the story behind the season.
8. Invite someone over for dinner.
When I was young I was afraid of the dark and everything that went with it, imagined, real or suggested. So fearful that I had extreme trouble falling asleep. Yesterday was the winter solstice, the shortest (day light) day of the year.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your vote makes a difference, consider what’s going on in Virginia.
Three races for seats in the Virginia House of Delegates are in the midst of recounts. Yesterday morning the reports were that one of the candidates had a one vote lead. That one seat could also shift party control in the House.
(Yesterday afternoon the report was that another ballot had been found and the vote was tied.)
The takeaway? Every vote counts.