by Kristie Jackson   My friend Holly is about the most joyful, life-giving, affirming person on earth.  When I see her, or even just hear her voice, my day is invariably brightened.  And let me tell you it’s not because she isn’t willing to cause a stir or call a spade a spade.  She is. […]

    by Petra Barrientos Language is a funny thing. These days I think and dream in English. I speak no more than 10 words of German in any given week. And yet, when it comes to Christmas cards, “Merry Christmas” never seems quite right. “Fröhliche Weihnacht,” (which, you guessed it, means the exact same […]