Americans are pissed off. Regardless of political affiliation, race, religion, or no affiliation at all, one thing remains constant people are suffering. Thanks to greed and corruption, Hubby and I have been forced to take a step back and really examine our decisions both past and future. Being midlife boomers and partaking in the sandwich generation phenomena, we have chosen the attitude of perseverance and patience to survive this financial and moral mess. While others are retaliating and playing the blame game we are reflecting, rearranging, and reducing; helping family, friends, and neighbors along the way, and remaining thankful for what we do have! This “New Tradition” came to me in an email from a long time friend. It’s not a new idea, but rather a rebirth of an old way of thinking. Before the days of corporate America, what DID people gift at Christmas, I thought. Baked goods from their kitchen, hand made items from their stores or workshops, and food from their farms were the popular gifts, am I correct?...
