Second Thoughts ~ Christmas Joys ~ What to Give?

Happy Christmas Dear Reader,

“When you don’t know what to give, give a book.”

As a writer you can imagine that this is one of my favorite ways to spread joy.  If we were to truly remember the value of reading we would be richer for it.  I give books and not just my own as gifts often.  Feel free to give some of my works as gifts.  You can get them here.  The reading is the important thing.

There is something in those silent patient companions that endures.  The stories are always there to be retold and reread.  Adventures new and old await the time when you take them from the shelf and wander through them with the flicking of the finger. 

It is wise to take time during the Christmas season to read a tale or two.  It relaxes the body and distracts the mind.  It is a good thing to read a book.  You learn, grow, and become more than you are.

Read to your children as well.  Teach them early on of the value of the habit.  Put more time aside for them to read to you as well.  This will carry life long rewards.  Think about this when you think about what to give others.

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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