Tag Archives: holidays
Brief Thoughts on an Introvert Halloween.
I am a little disappointed this Halloween. I had no Halloween party to go to. You know me. I am not a huge party person, and indeed I would have only gone to any for Halloween had it been of a certain size and attended by certain types of people. Yet no such event took place, and …
Holiday Presence
We are now entering the final three months of the year. A time weighed down in richer foods, soaked in beer and other spirits, kissed with cooler, crisper temperatures and moved along nicely by many a get-together, soirees and informal gatherings to celebrate the several holidays. Actually those holidays are the catalyst for all of …
Yes, Virginia, There Was a Writer
Due to it being the most reprinted newspaper editorial in the history of the English language (verified), most people, regardless of their faith, are familiar with this piece, known now to history as “Yes, Virginia. There is a Santa Claus.” Unsigned at the time of its publication in The Sun in 1897, it was of …
Remember them ALL.
Here, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, I remember the veterans. All of the veterans. We often think of the GI Joe, manly men, meat and potatoes, “For America, Jesus, and Apple Pie!” gung ho types on this day. Those that want to go “put a boot in their ass” …
Christmas Equilibrium Day
Today, according to most “Western” calendars is June 25th. That means that for most people who celebrate Christmas in some fashion, today is exactly six months since last Christmas, as well as six months until this Christmas. I love symmetry, don’t you? For the last few years I have used June 25th as sort of …
Ty Unglebower 