31/10/11
In which I attempt to dispel misinformation about Halloween, All Hallows, and notions of what is and isn't hallowed. Read More...Tags: Halloween, diversity, holiday
04/07/11
Two real live nephews of our Uncle Sam, he is my Yankee Doodle joy. Read More...Tags: diversity, human nature, social expectations, society, legal, lgbt
24/12/10
What (or who) defines a holiday or its season... or us, for that matter?
Read More...Tags: holiday, calendar, christmas , tradition, love
29/10/10
Thinking about nightmares, what they meant, and what they don't mean.
Read More...Tags: imagination, memory, nightmare, reading, books
27/02/09
My evolving understanding of Mardi Gras and Lent.
Read More...Tags: hope, human nature, religion, holiday
06/07/08
Some reflections on Old Glory and what/who she represents.
Read More...Tags: history, holiday, diversity, unity
22/12/07
People are the bright spots in most lives.
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13/12/07
Some people have a higher tolerance than others.
Read More...Tags: music, christmas , holiday, humor, religion
21/12/06
The dark reveals the stars.
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14/12/06
A silly star reminds me of many not-silly things.
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29/11/06
Unexpected treasures from the past.
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15/12/05
The fear of inappropriate gifts.
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22/12/04
A long forgotten moment recalled.
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16/12/04
What is a traditional observance, anyway?
Read More...Tags: holiday, christmas , civility, human nature, community
02/12/04
Even eggnog has baggage. Who knew?
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19/12/03
The beauty of wrapped gifts.
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12/12/03
My great-grandma’s divinity fudge.
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23/12/01
Thinking about wishes coming true.
Read More...Tags: christmas , grief, holiday
06/12/01
Some people fight so hard, they actually help the other side.
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29/11/01
This history of one carol, among other things.
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16/11/01
The true source of many holiday traditions.
Read More...Tags: holiday, christmas , human nature
