Wonders of the Christmas season and its quiet miracles
A reflective piece from December 1, 1984 invites readers to bypass pure commercialism and savor the season of wonders. It contrasts busy parents with hidden energy, invites outdoor scenes, starry skies, sea sounds, and the simple act of pausing to feel the winter atmosphere and expectant holiday mood.
Wonder and Faith Through the Christmas Season
A reflective meditation on wonder faith and the Christmas season urging readers to carry the sense of awe beyond December. It cites Osler and Howe exploring time perception and the value of curiosity while inviting continued marvel at daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Osler
Mark Anthony de Wolfe Howe
He Was In Position To Know by Paul Turner
A memoirish column reflecting on beauty icons across eras. The narrator recalls discovering Katharine Hepburn on TV and reevaluating beauty standards from bygone film stars. He notes aging perspectives and how admiration for classic actresses shaped his view, ending with the line that his father “was in a position to know” because he married one.
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Paul Turner
Yong
Katherine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Miss Hepburn
Ingrid Bergman
Rita Hayworth
Eleanor Powell
Dinah Shore
Commercial Appeal
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