There it was: The most disgusting, yet loving, caring, heartwarming gift ever!
You see, our seven year old knew that Mommy and Daddy wanted to make a special drink that required mint. However, we didn’t have any. So, he went outside by himself, on one of the coldest days of the year, and dug in the snow until he found some mint. Some old, frozen, decomposing mint.
Next, he placed it in a coffee mug and added some water with sugar. He adds sugar to everything.
Later, I came into the kitchen and discovered what I thought was just his latest concoction. That’s when I discovered one of the greatest gifts I ever received.
“Of all the gifts I received for Christmas, THIS was my favorite gift!” I told him, as my heart melted. I even took a sip and sent him off with a hug.
Ten minutes later, he was back to normal, getting in trouble for not going to bed on time and picking on his big brother.
That’s what Christmas is all about!
James is also the author of Corporation YOU: A Business Plan for the Soul, The Christmas Save and two children’s books: The Second Prince and Klaus: The Gift-giver to ALL!
As a writer, James has been featured on The Inside Success Show, Bob Salter (CBS Radio), Mike Siegel, Mancow, and more.
Beyond writing, James worked with At-Risk youth in Southern California for over six years. His contributions to the classroom — featured on local television and in the LA Daily News and the Los Angeles Times’ Burbank Leader — earned him the honors of “Teacher of the Year”. James was also twice honored by a CASDA Scholar as the teacher who had the greatest influenced that student. As an educator, James also appeared twice on America Live with Megyn Kelly.
Today, James lives in New York where he continues to teach — and write. Besides his books, you can follow his musing on this blog Corporation You.
To contact James or book an interview, please contact Mark of Goldman/McCormick PR at (516) 639-0988or Mark@goldmanmccormick.com.
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