Author Archives: mapoll
There is something unlike any other night when Christmas Eve arrives. The world may still be busy, lights glowing and last-minute plans unfolding, but beneath it all there is a sense of anticipation that feels almost holy. It is as … Continue reading
There is a moment that almost everyone experiences at least once, yet few talk about openly. It is that sudden awareness that you are not alone, even when logic tells you otherwise. The room is empty. The door is locked. … Continue reading
There are days when life moves along in its usual rhythm. You wake up, sip your coffee, glance out the window, and everything looks just as it should. Familiar. Predictable. Safe. But every now and then, something shifts. Maybe it … Continue reading
There is something deeply comforting about the arrival of December. The air shifts in a way that feels both familiar and sacred. The world slows just enough for us to notice it. The light softens. The nights grow longer. And … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is almost here, and everywhere I look the world feels a little softer. People slow down just enough to notice things they usually overlook. Families gather. Old recipes return to kitchen counters. Memories that were quiet all year suddenly … Continue reading