Christmas Tree Story #2: Crayola. My favorite series on my Christmas tree is Crayola. I have almost 50 of these ornaments on my tree. To me, they magnify being a child, colors, boundaries, and creativity. I can't say specifically why my fav...orite color is yellow, but I suspect it may very well have to do with that first box of Crayons. I have always favored primary colors. Coloring "inside the lines" was always what one should do. In life, we can't live inside the lines. The only way we can ac...

As I was studying our Christmas tree this morning (for the millionth time), I was again reminded of how special this experience is for me...a journey actually. If you know anything about me, one thing should be clear, I love Christmas Trees... and ornaments. Every ornament is a story. I wish I had thought about doing this sooner, but we'll start with the 15th. This is the oldest and most special ornament on my tree. It is displayed prominently on my tree. It is actual blown glass and has appeare...