On wrapping with some care

I've never been one to care about wrapping presents. I've long viewed it as an arduous and paper-wasting activity. They're going to rip it off and then ever think about it again? So, why bother? But the things happened to me this gift-wrapping season that changed my mind: I watched a YouTube video whose basic … Continue reading On wrapping with some care →

On embracing Christmas lights

I’ve never been a big holiday person. I used to think there was something lame about being too into the holidays. Holidays were just another day, right? And totally arbitrary? I’ve always had—if you couldn’t tell—a strong inner cynic. The guy just rolls his eyes at everything. But if you start with cynicism, it’s hard … Continue reading On embracing Christmas lights →