Tag Archives: Christmas

Simple Gifts

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Eileen

I spent most of this past week in New York City, attending our semi-annual family gatherings. I love New York at Christmas time. The bustling crowds, Salvation Army bells, and the smell of hot chestnuts wafting up from the streets … Continue reading →

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Breaking Trail

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Eileen

The New Year is almost here and with it comes hopes for fresh resolutions and improvements in our ways of being and communicating with those we love. During a conversation with one of my sons a few nights before Christmas, … Continue reading →

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The True Meaning of Wealth

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Eileen

I wrote the following for a New York Times Op Ed piece, but since they didn’t publish it, I want to share it with you, my weekly readers: According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, wealthy households with incomes over $200,000 … Continue reading →

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