Tag Archives: Christmas

The Meaning of Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2021 by richp45198

It is that time of year for lights and shopping and multiple reruns of “A Christmas Story”. It is also that time of year when we hear various critics say “We have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas.” So I … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Truce Revisited

Posted on December 18, 2020 by richp45198

Once again this year my wife and I watched Joyeux Noel, a wonderful dramatization of what became known as the Christmas Truce. During World War I, men of all sides — German, French, and British — agreed to a truce … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned as a Mailman

Posted on December 6, 2019 by richp45198

Be kind to your mail person, especially this time of year. Mail delivery is one of the many services we often take for granted. I don’t, however. For 4 summers and 3 Christmases I worked as a mailman. It was … Continue reading →

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On Christmas Memories

Posted on December 20, 2013 by richp45198

This is a difficult time of year for many folks. For some, it is a time of traumatic memories being stirred up. For others, it is a time when already intense grief deepens. In my work, I bear witness to … Continue reading →

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