Monthly Archives: December 2020

Reflections on Christmas in a Strange, Strange Year

Posted on December 23, 2020 by smaxreisert

In the midst of pandemic, a divided country, and the prospect of a Patriots-less NFL playoff season, it’s hard to know how to think about Christmas.  On the one hand, keeping things as close to normal is appealing.  Church gatherings … Continue reading →

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Days of Our Nine Lives

Posted on December 16, 2020 by smaxreisert

At Old South, Advent season is also budget season.  Budget season coincides with preparation for our annual meeting that is held every year at the end of January.  On many occasions over the course of my long tenure at Old … Continue reading →

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