Thursday, December 31, 2009

The season in review

I sure hope you all enjoyed Christmas as much as we did. It came and went so fast didn’t it? And as the clock ticks down toward the end of 2009, whether it was a good year or a year you’re happy to see come to an end, either way you have good reasons to celebrate because you’re still with us and a future is waiting for you. With the recession, loss of jobs, and tighter budgets, staying home these past holidays wasn’t so much of an option but a requirement for many of you. Anyway there’s just nothing like a blue sky, golden sands, and that beautiful green water of the Algarve to look forward to. I wish all of you nothing but health and happiness in the coming year. 2010 will certainly be the best!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Greeting the season



It’s December and the holiday season is in full swing. Because Christmas is a magic time for cherishing memories – of past family gatherings, children growing up, and laughter shared. I remember singing in a choir in the school chapel of my youth, the smell of my grandmother’s fine home cooking, with elegant dishes that used to delight and astonish, when her kitchen turned festive! The mantel decorated with red candles, in old-fashioned clip-on holders, presents to give and to share, and the most enchanting vision of glowing angels sparkling on the tree. This year follow the star, and bring that spirit and sentiment into your life too. Find out what you can do to delight the ones you care about, and just celebrate!