Hogmanay, a word derived from the old Norse language, became the major winter celebration once the Reformation outlawed Christmas in 16th century Scotland. Hogmanay remains a huge party to this day, though the prohibition against celebrating Yule was lifted in the 1950s. For many, this part of mid-winter is also a time to pause and reflect on […]
So Long 2013! How do I sum up a year in which I achieved a lifelong dream and became a bestselling, multi-published author, with even more books under contract? WOW! So where do I go from here, now that I’ve checked several major items off my Bucket List? Quit while I’m ahead? Not likely! Keep on […]
The old year is on the way out and the new year is approaching at light speed. Where has the time gone? I don’t know about you, but this is one holiday that always gets me thinking. As the old year fades, what do we take away from 2012? 2012 has been a year of […]