I was nine when I first encountered Christmas. I grew up in the Soviet Union, a communist country that had not only banished religion, but outlawed all religious trappings—even owning a bible...
It was Christmas Day in 1860 and Lincoln, newly elected president but yet to be inaugurated, was at home in his reception room in Springfield, Illinois. The town was busy. Christmas was...
Yes, I do get a stocking for my dogs. Yes, they do get gifts at Christmas. Not to worry, we get gifts for the kids, the nieces and nephews, parents, and friends,...
Thanks, Dayna, for hosting me!
I grew up long, long ago in a suburb of Los Angeles. I am the third of four children and the youngest of three girls. My mother, Marilyn,...
”A blue furry Charles Dickens who hangs out with a rat?” I must admit, hearing that spoken within the first minute of a movie doesn’t exactly fill one with confidence you will...
The first author to kick off our "Holiday Memories" is the USA Today bestselling author, Karen Odden! I'm elated to have Karen as our first author. I first discovered Karen's books a few years...