Do something constructive with your time post-Thanksgiving

My boyfriend and I decided to partake on the creme le creme of people-watching…. holiday shoppers on black Friday. During this, we almost partook in the lighting of the Christmas tree here in Seattle. Drawn out too long, we missed the lighting, but did get to see the crowds build up for the event. A protest…

Black Friday, following a Gray Thursday

  A day of over-eating is followed by a day of giving into the impulses of having more stuff. I don’t understand why people participate in such an activity. Question for all of  you who find justification in doing this. Don’t you have enough stuff? How much stuff is enough? The media drives this insanity…

Holiday with my Family

I’m going on my second Thanksgiving separated from my family. Last year I had Thanksgiving feast with new friends here in Seattle. This year, I get to spend Thanksgiving with my boyfriend, we are making a meal for two. It is around this time of year that I reflect on memories of Thanksgiving past with family. My…

A Mindset of Thanksgiving

Cliche, perhaps, but it is true. The mindset of thanksgiving should be our daily mindset. Thanksgiving: The expression of gratitude. Too often we get distracted by the things in this life that doesn’t matter. We are looking for more, neglecting to recognize what we already have. Who is to blame for us losing this mindset of thanksgiving?…

Halloween Images, Published Past Posts

Starting last year I’ve been creating posts to highlight my perspective on the holiday season. I’ve grouped these into the category of ‘Holiday in the Aisle’. These posts are featured on my other blog, heather-anne.com. I’ve covered a variety of holidays. In honor of this time of year and the focus on all things ‘scary,’…