I just stumbled upon this thoughtful article from an economist that reminds us why there are some things that are best left unmeasured.

Santa with his most excellent helpersThis past weekend, I was gifted with the chance to become someone magical.  For two hours on a drizzly evening, I became Santa Claus.With the aid of a big fluffy pillow around my middle, a bright and cheery costume from our Academy Award winning neighbor (Art Direction in 2010!), and … Continue reading On Being Santa

Celebrating Heather's graduation with family and friends - June 2012 “He went to the church, and walked about the streets, and watched the people hurrying to and fro, and patted the children on the head, and questioned beggars, and looked down into the kitchens of homes, and up to the windows, and found that everything … Continue reading Norris Family Christmas Update for 2012

Its Advent.  This is one of my favorite John Rutter carols.  Recorded at Royal Albert Hall, by the BBC.  Nothing like a room full of Brits, singing with their whole hearts!See his star shining brightIn the sky this Christmas Night!Follow me joyfully;Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary!

Do you ever wonder if your job, or your friendships, or maybe your whole life make a difference?  Do you feel small, unimportant, and insignificant?And then do you sometimes think its all for naught?  Maybe you are like me, and you have been fooled into thinking that the only lives or careers that really matter … Continue reading He Put Me Here for a Reason