Tag: Christmas
-
Frankie’s Christmas Orange: A One Act Play
When I was a girl and my friends came over, we would spend the afternoon in the attic. My mom loved to save things and this was a treasure store of old clothes and shoes, out-of-date paraphnelia and broken furniture that had hopes of being repaired. Naturally, in this imaginative habitat, there were some afternoons…
-
6 Cozy Winter Drinks
This article is your friendly reminder to take time to drink something warm and comforting. I don’t pretend to be a barista and am not even interested in learning the finer points of drink-making, but when I need a warm cup of comfort these are the things I turn to. Maybe none of these drinks…
-
So She Reads Collection: Come, they told me…
Welcome to our last collection of the year. It’s coming at the beginning of the month instead of the end. I hope these links, pictures, and quotes inspire your words and actions this Christmas season. For the Christ Child who comes is the master of all, no palace to great, no cottage too small. Phillips…
-
Christmas Links to Holiday Cheer
Christmas is coming! Check out these past articles on So She Reads for Christmas inspiration. Christmas Stories Worth Reading Heartwarming Holiday Books for all Ages Christmas Nostalgia Fun and Simple Craft Ideas for Christmas Tips for Creating Memorable Christmas Letters Favorite Christmas Treats A Literary Christmas The December Collection Finding Calm During December The Most…
-
Season’s Readings: TBR in December
December is an interlude in the year; separate from all the other seasons. There is autumn until Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and really winter doesn’t start until January. I like winter well enough, I’m always ready for it when it comes around, but not thinking it’s winter until January makes it seem shorter. In December, I…
-
Christmas Nostalgia
The Day after Caroling ‘Twas the day after caroling And up in the house The boys were still sleepingAs still as a mouse.Their clothes were all scatteredAnd littered the floorWhere they had been thrown The night before.Their eyes were all swollen,Their hair was fright,For they had been outOver half of the night.I thought as I…
-
Finding Calm During December: Tips for a Peaceful Holiday
December begins calmly for me most years. I usually expect it to stay that way and then am surprised when I get more stressed out as the weeks progress. Several years ago I noticed this trend and I have found three things that have helped me stay calm(er) right into the new year. Peace begins…
-
Tips for Creating Memorable Christmas Letters (and why you should write one)
Which side are you on? There are those that love to write Christmas letters and those that don’t. There are those that love to read them and those that don’t. There are letters that are a delight and those that aren’t. I’ve written both kinds. And because I keep trying, I think I might have…
-
The Most Wonderful Reading Time
Some Decembers are really good for reading. But this was not one of them. Most of the family members were home more of the time, some noisy house building going on. So I didn’t do a lot of decking the halls and all was not calm. It was still a wonderful time of the year.…
-
A Literary Christmas
The season has come to send warm wishes to the people we love. Amongst the work and school, travel and maintenance of the year, we don’t always have the opportunity to connect with the far flung relatives, the friends whose lives took them across the country and people who at one time made such a…
So She Reads 