Twas the day before Christmas and all through the house women are scurrying preparing for the perfect Christmas Day. Visions of thankful children playing happily with their toys, family members enjoying deep conversations, a perfect dinner spread dance in their heads. Or perhaps your vision is of children screaming and fussing with one another, family members biting comments on your weight and housekeeping skills, and the new recipe a complete...

  Akwardly, my student came to me. It seems I had graded his paper incorrectly in his favor. When he pointed out my error, I said, “Well consider it an early Christmas present.” He said, “but I don’t celebrate Christmas.” With a sarcastic look, I asked, “Well, do you want me to change it?” He quickly took back his paper and said, “No, thank you”, as he quickly walked away...

Our traditional holiday meal is turkey and cornbread dressing. Now, I know many people find turkey dry, but my turkey is moist and flavorful. Here is the recipe for my #nostressholiday bird. I buy a fresh Butterball turkey. Not sure if it makes a difference but that is where I start. The night before, I place the turkey in a turkey bag, season it really well and let it marinate...

Only a few days until Christmas, my to do list is growing. I am consumed by all there is to do. As I run full speed, the potted poinsettia stares at me. This too is on my list – make sure to drop off at my neighbor’s house in condolence of their recent family loss.  I glance out the window and see my neighbor raking his yard. This has got...