Discover why self-care is non-negotiable during the holidays, join me for a scenic hike video through Balestrand, Norway, and read a biting satire by guest author Milena D. Lazić on the "Great American Lie" of political polarization.

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Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year! Thank you for your support.💖 Regular blog activities will resume on Sunday, Jan. 4 You can still find me here: Send an email or record a voicemail:📧🎙️ Except Dec. 24 through Dec. 26when I plan to be completely offline. Image created using ChatGPT A selection of holiday fare: More fun stuff here:(click on the images) [Right-click to open in a new tab.] A little atmosphere, to get you into the holiday spirit:

Well it is here at last… Christmas week and December has flown by as has the rest of the year. I did the last of the shopping yesterday and don’t intend to go out again until the 29th. …

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It’s here! A lovely collection of syllabic verse, written by contributors dedicated to weaving poetry. I’m proud to be a part of this elite group. Thank you, Colleen Chesebro, and Robbi…

Welcome to the round up of posts you might have missed this week on Smorgasbord. I hope you are all beginning to enjoy the run up to Christmas. I am avoiding buying some of the festive treats until…

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Incorporating the art of giving into your holiday celebrations can be a refreshing change from the usual commercialism. By focusing on meaningful gifts and gestures, you can create a more authentic and memorable experience for your loved ones. Our latest blog post shares expert advice on how to give from the heart and find the perfect balance between art and commerce.

"It's better to give than to receive." This idea goes back to biblical times,and it's one we can all support. For, in the giving, we are also receiving the pleasure of knowing we've made someone's day a little brighter. Win-win, yes? The commercialization of Christmas (and other holidays) has become ridiculous, wouldn’t you say? People strive to find bigger, more expensive gifts and load their credit cards to the breaking point. Come January, when the bills roll in, they’ve probably forgotten all they spent and keel over in shock! No wonder it’s such a miserable month.