Tag Archives: Christmas

The REAL Sounds of The Season

My favorite classic rock radio station switched to an all-Christmas-music-format the day after Thanksgiving.  They call it “The Sounds of The Season”.  This annoys me for two reasons. 1) Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer instead of Another Brick … Continue reading

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My Sister-In-Law Is Ruining The US Economy – Again

Christmas is all about traditions.  Every year we unpack our favorite, old ornaments.  We unearth our Bing Crosby and Manheim Steamroller CDs.  We watch A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th St. and It’s a Wonderful Life. Around this blog, tradition … Continue reading

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To Grandmother’s House We Go

Sorry about the tiny type – I REALLY have to figure out how to use Gimp or Photoshop or something better than the Paint program that came with this old computer.  It’s on my to-do list. If you click on … Continue reading

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Wal-Mart, The Christmas Musical (Redux)

Christmas is all about traditions.  Every year we unpack our favorite, old ornaments.  We unearth our Bing Crosby and Manheim Steamroller CDs.  We watch A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th St. and It’s a Wonderful Life. Around this blog, tradition … Continue reading

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All Hands On Deck…The Halls

For many, the long holiday weekend meant engaging in a beloved Christmas tradition.  No, I don’t mean standing in line before dawn and taking blows to the kidneys to get 1/2 off this year’s must-have toy or gadget (insert gratuitous … Continue reading

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The True Meaning of Christmas

My husband’s grandfather was a talented woodcarver.  One of his most beautiful creations is a nativity set that my in-laws always display at Christmas time.  When our kids were little, they couldn’t resist handling the smooth, wooden figures.  Being a wise woman and … Continue reading

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Last Minute Gift Ideas To Keep You From Becoming Ebenezer Screwed

Christmas is only a couple of days away.  The cards are written, the presents are bought, wrapped and under the tree, and now everyone can sit back and enjoy the season. Everyone except you.  You haven’t done anything to get … Continue reading

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My Sister-In-Law Is Ruining the U.S. Economy

My sister-in-law, Lisa, just announced she is starting a diet.  With 3 weeks to go until Christmas.  This is wrong on so many levels.  Besides the masochistic overtones, we have to consider how such a move might affect the nation’s economic recovery. … Continue reading

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Wal-Mart, The Christmas Musical

Most Americans have been to Wal-Mart.  But you haven’t truly experienced it until you see Wal-Mart, The Christmas Musical.   I attended a performance just a few days ago.  The entire play takes place in a Super Wal-Mart.  It is Sunday … Continue reading

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Little Red Hen’s Christmas Tale

Like many of you, I spent much of the long, Thanksgiving weekend putting up Christmas decorations.  This joyous experience reminded me of a classic children’s story (which has been a classic since I made it up last year.) Gather round, my kiddies, while … Continue reading

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