In the penultimate scene of Dr. Seuss‘ 1957 classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Grinch stands, feet freezing in the snow, to hear the anguished cries of the present-less (and presumed Christmas-less) Whos down in Who-ville. Instead, to his surprise, he heard their thankful singing rise up over the snow. And, he was puzzled. […]

The Mansion and Other Christmas Stories
I live in an absolutely wonderful neighborhood. Unlike other places where I’ve lived, here I personally know the majority of the people who live within a several block radius of my home. And, they know me. I can’t really describe the feeling of being part of a community that’s, well, actually a real physical community. […]