Our Empty Nest | holidays

I basked in the glow of the tree, the warmth of the fire, and in the love that wrapped itself...

Hard times offer the opportunity to ask hard questions, and one of them is the one my friend asked,...

It just isn’t Halloween without a traditional jack-o-lantern or, at the very least, decorated...

Fourth of July is a festive holiday in the U.S. commemorating the formal adoption of the...

On July 4th, Americans commemorate the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence....

When I was growing up, Easter dinner was usually an early afternoon affair. Though it was similar...

Celebrating Easter and decorating for the holiday is a lot of fun. Grow some wheatgrass for your...

Everyone watches the Super Bowl, even people like me who seldom watch sports. Super Bowl Sunday is...

New Year resolutions come and go; but the voice inside my head, telling me to make changes, is...

Gathering family and friends together is one of the greatest joys of the holiday season. You want...

The holidays are a busy and stressful time for most people. With work, gift shopping,...