by Richard Wilson | Jan 3, 2019 | Opinion
The month of Advent anticipations and the 12 days of Christmas celebrations have come and gone. The Advent wreath is in storage and the Christmas tree has been recycled. Now comes the important and hard work of making our celebrations meaningful. If what we have been...
by Richard Wilson | Dec 26, 2018 | Opinion
Bing Crosby has been treating us to “White Christmas” almost everywhere we turned for the last month. We heard him in grocery stores, shopping centers, elevators and even when we were put on hold after calling places too busy to talk to us. Let’s give Bing his due:...
by Richard Wilson | Dec 18, 2018 | Opinion
Americans are notorious for holiday extravagance. Theorists suggest that holiday spending is a gauge of the health or sluggishness of our economy. In related veins, some see willingness to spend, spend, spend during the holidays as a sign of patriotism at most or...
by Richard Wilson | Dec 11, 2018 | Opinion
Take a long, thoughtful look at the Advent wreath as you approach it on the third Sunday of the season. The candle of joy appears to be blushing. The deep purples of the candles of hope, peace and love give an added starkness to the pink of the candle of joy. Approach...
by Richard Wilson | Dec 4, 2018 | Opinion
To speak in favor of peace always demands finding a dissenting voice. There are in our generation peace protests and anti-immigration rallies, advocates for welcoming refugees into our society and for closing borders willy-nilly to forestall perceived threats. And,...
