And that is what Christmas should be all about – love, empathy, and compassion


And that is what Christmas should be all about – love, empathy, and compassion  Picture credit: Ralf Weiser “Papa, please take my allowance money and give it to this homeless organization”. That is what my son said to me during a stroll around Times Square in New York City during the holiday season two years… Read More And that is what Christmas should be all about – love, empathy, and compassion

Are you in need of a little cheering up? Well, then check this list of quotes out


Are you in need of a little cheering up? Well, then check this list of quotes out  Photo credit: Ralf Weiser, even as messy as ice rain can be, it can also be very beautiful It’s getting dark early now and it is cold, windy, and damp outside. The Christmas season is supposed to fill… Read More Are you in need of a little cheering up? Well, then check this list of quotes out

Was Christmas not supposed to be about love, compassion, and empathy?


Was Christmas not supposed to be about love, compassion, and empathy?  Photo credit: Ralf Weiser, Hameln at night “I want my pizza now!” went the rather disenchanted lady a while back at the restaurant located within an indoor water park in the PA Pocono Mountains. The poor food worker behind the buffet style food counter… Read More Was Christmas not supposed to be about love, compassion, and empathy?