In remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day, I am watching Tora! Tora! Tora! It’s an interesting movie that is telling the story from both sides of the battle. I am finding it interesting to see how many decisions made perfect sense in the moment, but proved crucial in the attack. For example, one commander thought that

As explained in yesterday’s post, I have been volunteering as Stage Manager for the Christmas Concert at my church. Today was the big day, and it went great! What better way to celebrate St. Nicholas Day than to join together in a church to worship and sing? I was doing some research on St. Nicholas

I am a stage manager. Because it is what I do best, I’m excited for the opportunity to share my talents at the Christmas Concert at my church. That doesn’t mean it’s easy work though. This concert has consumed my life for the past few days, and today was the first full day of rehearsal.

Last night I had a Christmas Cookie Party to get ready for today. Everyone was sent home with a plate of cookies and told to take them in to work to celebrate National Cookie Day today. Some of my friends reported back with photos of their cookies at work. In general, there was much rejoicing.

I have been extremely lucky since moving to New York to have had very few issues with the roof over my head. This is something that many people in this city cannot say, so I am taking a moment to be grateful. Today I had several friends over to decorate cookies and watch the Rockefeller