Pie Jesus – Sarah Brightman
Simply a small beautiful spot in your day. Ever wonder what the words mean? Read on.
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Frosty the Snowman
Always loved the story of Frosty The Snowman.
Read moreJohn Lennon on Christmas
Always seems poignant, but especially so this year.
Read moreNat King Cole – The Christmas Song
Another chance to relax for a minute with a lovely little melody.
Read moreDean Martin's Let it Snow
A little charm to stir up some holiday feelings.
Read moreChristmas 2007
We’re well into the new year already, and I’m just now getting around to writing about the holidays. I suppose that is because it wasn’t one of the better holidays. I did travel home for the usual visit, but it was very short. Lay took ill the week before Christmas week, and remains sick with the doctor still testing to try and find out what is wrong, but it got fairly serious there right after Christmas.
Read moreEvery Christmas, The Same Stupid Gripe
I had planned on a slow work week leading up to the holiday, and had attempted to be somewhat ahead of the game when it came to preparing for the holidays, but it didn’t work out that way. For that reason, I never got around to really writing anything about the holiday, but I could not let pass without comment this whole “war on Christmas bullshit” that seems to crank up every year. An example is a commentary on CNN by some guy named Roland Martin. Obviously, he perceives this concerted attack on Christmas by…well, he’s never clear about that other than categorizing the enemies of Christmas as “politically correct idiots”.
Read moreChristmas Past
I’m back in Tampa after a few days up in North Carolina. I actually went ahead and drove back Tuesday.
Read moreI'll be Home For Christmas
One of the traditions that has developed is attending a Christmas Eve service of Lessons and Carols, followed by Communion and a candlelight service. Both services at the church were very full, with people in the balcony during the first service. It’s a time and place to feel comfortable. While there are many people there I don’t know, there are certainly lots of people I grew up with, and even older folks that helped me grow up.
Read moreChristmas at Peace Takes Courage
It’s one week before Christmas. 2,948 American families will be missing a family member this Christmas due to this immoral war in Iraq. According to a recent study it is estimated that around 650,000 Iraqis have also died since the war begin.
Read moreA Christmas Story
Ralphie has to convince his parents, teachers, and Santa that a Red Ryder BB gun really is the perfect gift for the 1940’s.
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