by Norma Thatcher | Dec 29, 2018 | Christmas, Inspirational
In this big-box store, Amazon-Prime economy, it’s easy to forget about the small businesses of the world. One Christmas gift for my daughter Laura was a gentle reminder to me that there are companies among us who truly care about each customer, who put their soul into...
by Norma Thatcher | Dec 22, 2018 | Christmas, Spiritual
Please note: Today’s post is based on the Christmas letter I included with my cards this year. So if you are a close friend or family member on my card list, you may be reading this twice! But there is additional information contained here plus there are some great...
by Norma Thatcher | Dec 18, 2018 | Christmas, Thought provoking
The American Christmas Tree Association sounds so, well, all-American. Say the name aloud and your brain may conjure up a Hallmark vision of a family and their dog tromping through a snow-covered field of trees as they search for their very own tree to cut down. The...
by Norma Thatcher | Dec 15, 2018 | Christmas, Inspirational
My Christmas tree is lopsided by nature. It has some serious gaps. Branches stick out here and there. And it seems that every year I forget that Fraser firs relax and lower their branches as they adapt to our home’s indoor climate. So the ornaments hanging on my...
by Norma Thatcher | Dec 11, 2018 | Christmas, Inspirational, Thought provoking
Last year I found a beautiful vintage tablecloth for my large dining room table. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you likely know I cherish my finds of “gently used” old items. When I sit in my small antique rocker, I consider the many babies who likely...
by Norma Thatcher | Dec 4, 2018 | Christmas, Humor
I once got in trouble with HR. No one likes to get a notice that the head of Human Resources wants to see you, right? As I made my way to the “principal’s office” that early December day, I did a mental check of what it could possibly be about. If you know me (or...
