Ponderings…Things to keep in mind

Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. This time of year always fills me with introspection. Maybe it is the cold, quiet weather, the evenings that come too soon. Maybe it is how distant the stars look, framed by midnight clouds. Maybe it is the tired voice on the other end of the telephone, wishing me the type of joy and merriment that likely will not come. Not this year. Maybe it's a lot of things. Perhaps it is none of these. But this time of year always fills me with idle thoughts that are not altogether welcome. How to combat the “holiday blues?” What do you do when the glow of a thousand sparkling string light bulbs isn't enough to lighten the weight on your heart? I wrote abo