The Melanson Christmas Tree 2021 Here is our Christmas tree that we just decorated this afternoon. What I love about it is that it’s very eclectic. Here you can see Santa and Rudolf, the Peanuts gang singing from a choir loft (though poor Linus is broken), and the nativity. Note the “Our First Pandemic 2020” …
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Christmas Memories
When I was growing up, almost every Christmas Day my Mom and I would drive from Newcastle (Miramichi), New Brunswick, to Bathurst to visit family. That’s where my Grandparents lived, as well as some aunts, uncles, and cousins. I have vivid memories of gathering around my Nanna’s dining room table to enjoy the holiday feast. …
My Story Part 13: My Mom
I began this series of reflections on my life by pointing out that I am the only child of a single mother. Perhaps in a way second only to being a child of God has this reality shaped who I am. No doubt every one of us could say likewise about someone--but probably most often …