Cynthia L. Eppley 01/16/2021 One of the reasons I partake in Social Media is to put my finger on the pulse of our culture. At least, part of it.So when counselor Esther Lee posted this on Jan 13, I took notice:“I’m sure so many of us can relate to this. It’s time to readjust expectationsContinue reading “Emotional Exhaustion”
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The Dawn of 2021: Every Moment Counts
Cynthia L. Eppley 01/03/2021 New Beginnings? It is the third day of 2021. But this isn’t just any year.This is the end of 2020.We all anticipated it so much didn’t we?We are weary of Covid, Pandemics, illness, and death. We are all looking toward a new year and new beginnings. New Year Resolutions And then there isContinue reading “The Dawn of 2021: Every Moment Counts”
Covid Calamities and 2020
Cynthia L. Eppley 12/27/2020 I’ve seen several places where 2020 has been described as “A Dumpster Fire of a year.” Or “I’ll be so glad to finish 2020!” or “Good Riddance!”It has been a hard year for so many. Trials and Temptations Covid has been a national, no an International scourge.Small business owners have been on theContinue reading “Covid Calamities and 2020”
Christmas Traditions
Cynthia L. Eppley 12/24/2020 “I’ll be home for Christmas” takes on new meaning this year, doesn’t it? One in California, one in Spain. And Covid Separations.Though far apart, what are the traditions that bind us together? Cookies Cookies take on a historic significance don’t they? We tend to love what we were raised with; andContinue reading “Christmas Traditions”
Snow Day
Cynthia L. Eppley 12/21/2020 Winters in Eastern PA are always hit or miss. And snow is a love/hate relationship. It is beautiful when it arrives. But the slushy, icy aftermath is not pleasant.We haven’t had a major snow fall in about 1,000 days. The Forecast When this storm was first predicted, about 5 days out,Continue reading “Snow Day”
Holiday Grief
Cynthia L. Eppley 12/21/2020 I’ve always known there are “grave blankets”.But for the first time I noticed “Memory” tree decorations posted on Social Media: Some refer to our loved ones, and some to our fur babies.The theology of most of these may be in question. But one thing is certain:In times of celebration, missing aContinue reading “Holiday Grief”
Home for the Holidays
Cynthia L. Eppley 12/16/2020 “Home” During holidays, our thoughts and our hearts often turn toward home. Simon and Garfunkel “Homeward bound, I wish I was homeward bound, Home where my thought’s escaping, Home where my music’s playing Home where my love lies waiting silently for me.” Wizard ofContinue reading “Home for the Holidays”
Christmas and Great Expectations
Cynthia L. Eppley 12/07/2020 It’s that Time of Year It’s Christmastime. The time of parties and family gatherings; the time of traditions and trees; the time of quiet reflection and worship.And this year will be no different: or will it?As much as we’d like to have this Christmas season be like any other, we haveContinue reading “Christmas and Great Expectations”
Songs of Thankfulness
Cynthia L. Eppley 12/02/2020 We have just celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday, at least if you are Stateside. Although it was different this year, most people still managed to make a turkey and the fixings….or join with others who were celebrating. Thanksgiving Traditions. What has struck me with this particular Thanksgiving is that we do haveContinue reading “Songs of Thankfulness”
Holiday Ho-Hum
Cynthia L. Eppley 12/02/2020 Reality Christmas seems to come earlier each year. Stores put up their trees in August! And we are inundated with ads everywhere. Smiling faces all aglow—or so it seems, doesn’t it? But there are those for whom this Christmas will be very different. How do we help those who are struggling?Continue reading “Holiday Ho-Hum”
