In Others’ Words: When We Give What We Have

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, perspective, Quotes 6 Comments

I love to give gifts to family members and friends. The funny thing is, in the past, I often gave a gift and accompanied it with an apology. “If you don’t like it, you can exchange it.”  “If that’s not exactly what you wanted, there’s a gift receipt in there …” Oftentimes, the person hadn’t even seen what I’d given …

In Others’ Words: A Simple Hope

Beth Vogthope, In Others' Words, Quotes 4 Comments

 I know many of us are counting the days down to Christmas — that gift-giving day that out-gives all other days in the year. And if you’re wondering, there are 47 days until Christmas. 4-7.  And yet,  not all of us celebrate Christmas. But gift-giving? It’s a year-round activity, what with birthdays and anniversaries and even “for no special reason” …