Savoring the Holiday

Cynthia Herron Snippets of Life 7 Comments

Years ago, we approached the Christmas season so differently. For one thing, there was a welcomed pause between Halloween and Thanksgiving. Christmas wasn’t announced or even thought about until turkey drumsticks were eaten and the last slice of pumpkin pie had been served. We upheld tradition and savored the holiday at hand before ushering in the next one. Now we hear Christmas music …

Our Favorite Time of Year

Cynthia Herron Favorite Things 6 Comments

For many, Christmas is a favorite time of year. It’s when we celebrate the birth of Jesus and cherish our loved ones. There will be school parties, church cantatas, and family dinners. We’ll plan, shop, wrap, and bake. We’ll make new memories. We’ll uphold tradition. We’ll wish for more hours in the day just to get it all done. The …

Simpler Times: Myth, Truth, or Perhaps… A Little of Both?

Cynthia Herron Nostalgia 8 Comments

I love nostalgia. I think it’s because it calls to mind homespun values and simpler times. A few decades ago, the family was the heart of the home. Sundays were reserved for worship, neighbors helped neighbors, and tradition held meaning. We were less concerned with keeping up with the Joneses and more interested in the result of due diligence. We …