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The Perfect Christmas
Cynthia L. Eppley 12/19/2021 Nighttime It’s that time of year. We lay awake at night going through lists in our heads—checking it twice. This is not reviewing who is naughty or nice— it is because we don’t want to forget anything. And how do I know this to be true?Because so many share this onContinue reading “The Perfect Christmas“
Steeples
“Here is the church, here is the steeple: Open the doors and see all the people!” Cynthia L. Eppley 09/19/2021 One Year One year ago started out like any other day.The end of summer, the beginning of Fall.I had been a little tired lately, but then again: who isn’t? The heat of the summer seemedContinue reading “Steeples”
Easter Eggs
Cynthia L. Eppley 04/02/2021 Easter and Eggs It is that time of year where Easter eggs are being dyed. Sure, there are the plastic ones that get reused every year.There are Ukrainian eggs that are lovingly and meticulously painted.But dying Easter eggs the old fashioned way? It is a classic rite of childhood. And parentsContinue reading “Easter Eggs”
Emotional Exhaustion
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”
Christmas Creep
Cynthia L. Eppley Nov 4, 2020 Christmas Creep I suppose I should have expected it. When you walk into Costco or Lowes and see the Christmas trees in August? Really? Usually I am aghast and dismayed. But this year? Not so much. They call it the “Christmas Creep.” The relentless marketing of Christmas closer toContinue reading “Christmas Creep”
A Pandemic of Baking
Cynthia L. Eppley, MA A Pandemic of Baking It was the worst of times, it was the best of times: a time to bake. As I’ve watched the Corona 19 Pandemic unfold before me, I have noticed several themes emerge. Loneliness, amazing humor, irreverence, and baking.Baking you say? Isn’t that a normal activity? Certainly itContinue reading “A Pandemic of Baking”
Counseling from a Christian View 