My Heart Longs for What’s Priceless

My Heart Longs for What’s Priceless

The shiny hearts are everywhere. They’re hung as decorations in the stores, they’re printed on product packaging, they’re stamped right on limited edition perfumes, cosmetics and flower vases; and they’re even part of the product itself when it comes to jewellery and confectionary. 

Hearts and Valentine’s Day offers even appear on typical everyday items. This “special day” is indeed the apex of what is known as the consumerization of love and affection. 

And the pressure to participate can be oppressive.

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Christmas Eve - Reflection Time

Christmas Eve - Reflection Time

"T’was the night before Christmas when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a..." blogger?

OK. Yes. I’ve stirred this morning, but only to start a fire to warm up our home and to make myself a coffee to warm up and wake up this body of mine.

Christmas’s Eve, or la veille de Noël as I said growing up, is a special time. It’s full of anticipation but that’s not the reason it's so special. It’s the quiet.

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