When Advent EXPLODES in the Suburbs

I guided the family swagger-wagon intoour suburban neighborhood after a busy Sunday evening of practices, games, shopping and nearly swerved into a mailbox. I was blinded by the light and color of the most egregiously festive outdoor holiday arrangement I had ever seen. These jolly home-owners erected an ensemble of a dozen or so Christmas […]

What is Your “Jerry Maguire” Moment?

I’m going to admit it. I am a sucker for Cameron Crowe films. I know what you’re thinking… Cameron Crowe movies are not real cool. I just love the way he tells a story. My favorite is the 90’s classic Jerry Maguire starring Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger and Cuba Gooding, Jr….but, it’s not because of […]

“Fasting” on Black Friday

Our culture’s remarkable dedication to Friday’s “religious” celebration has me thinking back to another story from severalyears ago. (You can read about reports of this Friday’s projected madness here: http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/22/pf/black_friday/index.htm?hpt=hp_t2) It was a crisp Tennessee day, November 28th, 2008, the Friday after Thanksgiving, when I rose early at my in-laws’ house to go for a […]