It had been a long night – and a cold one. A lightweight, white suit offers little protection from a long winter night outdoors, even in Southern California. It was now 9 a.m. and the sun had risen on a new day – in fact, on a new year. It was January 1, 1986. I’d been standing on a street corner since the previous … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day – a Vial Experience!
Archives for December 2017
The New Year
Another year stands on the threshold, waiting for the Times Square ball to drop, which means it’s time for that annual tradition – making resolutions. How long has this practice been going on, and where did it begin? In the 1925 book, The Customs of Mankind, author Lillian Eichler wrote: “In ancient England it was … [Read more...] about The New Year
The Reason for the Season!
Despite what you’re reading and hearing these days, this season of the year isn’t about Black Fridays or Cyber Mondays. I bring you sincere Christmas greetings and a friendly reminder of the real reason for this season and how it all began. Amid the trappings and the wrappings, as we rush to buy our gifts and mail … [Read more...] about The Reason for the Season!