The Thing About: Rejoicing

In this crazy world rejoicing for what you have is a good thing. Even on better days, rejoicing is an ideal way to approach life. There are a lot of adjectives that define this word and all of them are ways to express another good word gratitude. When you have enough in life rejoice and be grateful. When you can rejoice in the life you have but be ready to share it with others who need a little of what you have.

Third Sunday of Advent – Gaudete/Rejoice at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in #Chattanooga

The third candle of the Advent wreath represents Gaudete/Rejoice. May this be a time to rejoice in the season. Grace and peace to all.

Work On A Saturday

It’s rare when I am called on to work on a Saturday. Today was one of those days. The blood bank I work for services some of the areas impacted by the storms that came through the region on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Trauma centers in the hardest-hit areas needed blood. My coworkers and I were called into action to get blood donors to blood drives and to our facilities. I know people who work every Saturday and I thank them for their demanding work on the weekends.

Fourteen Days Until Christmas!

This is your two-week warning ’til Christmas Day. That means 13 shopping days left. If you are ordering on Amazon you had better get to clicking and shipping.

Six Word Story

It’s 2021, nothing surprises me anymore.

Some Spicy Vintage Christmas Humor

Christmas humor is needed always. I found this to be funny and snarky.