Monthly Archives: December 2014

The Eve before the Eve before New Years

Posted on December 30, 2014 by harasprice

When I was young, I had a record (yes, a vinyl record) of children’s Christmas songs, one of which was called The Day Before the Night Before Christmas.  I can’t recall all the lyrics, but some of them were, “…it’s … Continue reading →

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Winter Sunset

Posted on December 27, 2014 by harasprice

The sun sank low as cold air filled the void left by its warming rays, swiftly departing. As quickly as it sank, Brush strokes of coral tinted the western canvas, exposing the stark outlines of skeletal trees. There, then gone … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Delight

Posted on December 23, 2014 by harasprice

I have vivid memories of Christmas Past that involve the “Festival of Lights” in Niagara Falls. I don’t look back at high school with much awe, I must admit. But, one of my fondest high school memories was arriving by … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Relate

Posted on December 22, 2014 by harasprice

Tonight, I am wrapping up the final night of holiday visiting with my family. It’s been a relaxing time to reconnect with the people who formed me, sharing stories and memories along with meals, cookies, candy and cards. In the … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Ask

Posted on December 21, 2014 by harasprice

The human heart holds so many longings. It seems almost inevitable that we would look to something larger than we are to carry our prayers and wishes beyond the possibilities of our own understanding. Of course, the moment we set … Continue reading →

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Advent Words: Heal and Thank

Posted on December 20, 2014 by harasprice

I sit tonight with two days of advent words on my mind and in my heart: “heal” and “thank.” I was in travel-mode yesterday, in route to visit family. So, I set aside my nightly writing to enjoy the family … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Beautify

Posted on December 18, 2014 by harasprice

It seems ironic that “beautify” is the word on which I am meditating today. It has not been a “beautiful” kind of day. It has been a busy day, a challenging day, an ordinary day where the stresses and strains … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Become

Posted on December 17, 2014 by harasprice

Whenever I hear someone ask a child, “what to do want to be when you grow up?” I cringe. It’s not that I have any aversion to exploring career options. It’s that the question presumes there is a singular answer…a … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Experience

Posted on December 16, 2014 by harasprice

I pulled up to my daughter’s elementary school one unforgettable Friday afternoon, two years ago. Like many parents, I was there waiting for her, earlier than usual, and all I wanted to do was put my arms around my child … Continue reading →

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Advent Word: Expand

Posted on December 14, 2014 by harasprice

I have been holding a particular poem from St. John of the Cross in my mind today as I consider deeply what it means to expand into this advent season. Let me start by sharing his image-laden verse: If you … Continue reading →

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