From the time I was very young, my closest extended family members were a minimum two-hour drive away. With the exception of vacations, I saw them only on holidays and special occasions. Before my parents divorced, we had a routine for this time of year: Thanksgiving was always spent with my dad’s family, and we alternated Christmases between my mom’s and dad’s families. After the divorce, I assumed my holiday schedule would remain the same, and it did. For me, keeping the same routine was important for two reasons: In the beginning, there was a comfort in keeping the same […]
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With Gratitude
On this, the eve of Thanksgiving, I am reflecting (as we all should) on those things in my life for which I am truly grateful…
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