One of the joys of the season are the beautiful cards I receive–both traditional and e-cards. Here’s one that I received recently, created by an artist/graphic designer friend, Marie Carija. Visit her website to see more of her vibrant work.  

The other type of holiday cards that are catching my attention are ones from my college buddies. They are sending me pictures of their college-age children–young adults who are handsome, beautiful, and full of life. It is a reminder that time marches on. Several Christmas notes have alluded to life with a teenager (yes, my turn is next!). One friend summed it up best: "John turned 13 and I’ve been experiencing the typical conflicts that accompany the change in teens. A nice way to say–it really sucks!" Now if I can only find the beauty in that……